Electrical Engineer

NRG Energy, Inc.

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$98,480–$162,480 Per Year

SKILLS

Adobe Flash, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Career Development, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Electric Power Generation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, High Voltage (HV), Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Performance Testing, Plant Layout and Design, Power Generation, Power Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Set Goals, Switchgear, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Training, Teleconferencing, Test Equipment, Testing, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the support of maintenance, repair, and operation of NRG’s generation fleet. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical theory, power plant design and maintenance, and the ability to work with complex testing equipment in and around medium and high voltage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power plant electrical maintenance and a strong commitment to safety and quality. This role will provide support to multiple types of power generation ranging from traditional base load fossil fuel, simple and combined cycle peaking, wind, solar, and utility scale battery systems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

+ Ability to perform, or provide technical leadership during the performance of, testing and maintenance of protective electrical systems in electrical substations and power plants.

+ Provide leadership in the development and implementation of test plans and procedures.

+ Collaborate with corporate engineering, plant personnel, regional utility engineers, and contracted engineering firms in the design, implementation, and commissioning of complex electrical projects.

+ Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

+ Provide technical support and training to junior technicians.

+ Ability to read, interpret, create, and revise power plant drawings, schematics and diagrams

+ Provide technical guidance, support and insight in multi-year outage forecasting, maintenance and upgrade prioritization, and budgetary development

+ Willingness to provide around the clock emergency support, as needed, including video and teleconferencing, and emergency travel throughout the US.

+ Strong understanding of electrical theory including experience with generators, switchgear, excitation equipment, protective relays, breakers and transformers.

+ Knowledge and experience safely working with energized equipment up to 13.8kV

+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions

+ Hybrid work environment with office opportunities in either, Houston, Pittsburgh or Princeton along with NRG Plant locations in the Midwest, East and Texas.

+ Open office environment when in office; ability to work in Field or in plants.

+ Occasional work in harsh, dirty, and loud environments, at times in extreme weather, for extended hours.

+ Wearing of appropriate PPE, Fall Protection, and Arc Flash clothing where required

+ Approximately 30% travel to generation facilities, support facilities, and vendor sites.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

+ Undergraduate degree in Engineering, or related degree field

+ Five (5) years of relevant experience in Power Generation or related industry

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

+ 10 yrs experience in power generation performing advance electrical and relay protection work

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Additional KSAs

+ Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills

+ Thorough understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office

+ Confidence speaking in front of a group, including development and delivery of technical presentations

+ Good writing skills

+ Desire to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements .

Physical Requirements

Demand

Frequency

+ Ability to work in office, plant and field environments.

Constant

+ Ability to use keyboard and computer at long intervals.

Constant

+ Ability to walk around plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, lifting to 50lbs, and walking.

Constant

_The base salary range for this position is: $98,480 - 162,480 *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts._

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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About the Company

NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Energy and Utilities

FOUNDED

1989

WEBSITE

http://www.nrgenergy.com

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