Head Operator

NRG Energy, Inc.

Deer Park, TX

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Analysis Skills, Auditory, Blueprints, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electricity, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Forklift, Hand Tools, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Java Swing, LinkedIn, Mathematics, Multitasking, Operations Management, Operations Processes, PC Software, Performance Testing, Physical Demands, Power Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, System Operations, Team Player, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Driving, Waste Management, Water Treatment

LOCATION

Deer Park, TX

POSTED

4 days ago

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn, and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Job Summary:

Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment. Coordinates work efforts of Plant Operators and Maintenance to ensure all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner, to protect the safety of personnel and equipment. Act in accordance with the NRG Conduct of Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Properly operate, inspect, and monitor in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner power plant equipment including:

+ Gas Turbine/ Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment

+ Feedwater / Condensate Systems

+ Fuel Systems

+ Boiler Equipment

+ Water Treatment System

+ Continuous Emissions Monitoring System

+ Understand and execute the tag out/lock out of equipment per NRG Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.

+ Observe variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.

+ Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.

+ Work with junior level staff to teach proper operating procedures.

+ Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.

+ Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve issues.

+ Generate and review work requests for execution of equipment repair.

+ Delegate work to operators from work orders (i.e., PMs).

+ Implement plant emergency procedures as needed.

+ Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.

+ Ability to understand and follow written and verbally communicated instructions.

+ Perform routine cleaning of work area.

+ Use loose and tight fit respirators

Working Conditions:

Normal office environmental and/or power plant environment out-of-doors work environment. Out-of-doors environment at generating plant work locations includes:

+ Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 250 feet.

+ Work in all temperatures and climatic conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme.

+ Work in confined spaces, some requiring the use of respirator protective equipment.

+ Performance of duties requires response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week and working irregular shifts.

+ Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and climbing stairs to reach safety shelters.

+ Facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted.

+ Contact lenses are not permitted except for specific medical reasons.

+ Substantial footwear must be worn in accordance with the current Safety Shoe Policy.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

+ 6 years’ experience as a Plant Operator in a power plant environment or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the job training.

+ Possess a valid State Driver’s License

+ A TWIC card is required to work on the PEMEX facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Prefer Mark VI, Mark VIe, and ABB DCS control systems experience

+ Knowledge of power plant system operations and basic power plant principles used daily in decision making and work tasks.

+ Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and understand the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station.

+ Able to multi-task and prioritize work assignments to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.

+ Strong basic level mathematics skills - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculations.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.

+ Sound communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate plant system and equipment conditions on to others on shift change and as necessary.

+ Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM’s) on running and idle equipment.

+ Attention to detail with the ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.

+ Ability to record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.

+ Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision and inspection while carrying out duties.

+ Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment (e.g. forklift, plant vehicle, etc.) and maintain operating licenses and certifications.

+ Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.

+ Ability to operate various computer systems to receive, analyze and comprehend data.

+ Able to describe and to generate accurate work notifications for execution of equipment repair.

+ Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.

+ Ability to assist Maintenance and others in performance testing.

+ Teamwork skills – able to work harmoniously in a small team environment, support other team members, and manage conflict through respectful communication.

Physical Requirements:

+ Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Work around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, and/or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 250 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.

+ Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callout 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

+ Ability to work in mentally stressful environments: must be able to react to crises where immediate action is required to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations.

+ Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in positions above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.

+ Lift, carry, position, and usetools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledgehammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain-falls or come-a-longs.

+ Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment.

+ Performance of duties may cause frequent jarring of the body.

+ Work with and around hazardous and non-hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual).

+ Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required i.e. steel-toed boots, hard hats, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.

+ Have ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals/commands.

+ Ability to discern assorted colors.

Compensation and Benefits:

+ Compensation and Benefits are administered per the terms and conditions of the Deer Park Contract represented by IBEW 66.

+ Platform Plan Benefits

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company's discretion.

_Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering this position._

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.

EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)

Official description on file with Talent.

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

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder