Combustion Turbine Technician II

NRG Energy
Texas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety-first","Problem-solving","Decision-making","Communication","Teamwork"]

Maintain and repair instruments, controls, and electrical systems for plant equipment with a focus on safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations. Operate start-up, operation, and shutdown of mechanical/electrical equipment using distributed control systems, perform routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV. Use SAP for maintenance and inventory, assist with training and contractor oversight, and perform shift work with control room and outside operator duties.

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Combustion Turbine Technician II

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Job Summary

Maintain and repair instruments, controls, and electrical systems for plant equipment with a focus on safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations. Operate start-up, operation, and shutdown of mechanical/electrical equipment using distributed control systems, perform routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV. Use SAP for maintenance and inventory, assist with training and contractor oversight, and perform shift work with control room and outside operator duties.
Location: Texas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Start up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment, including distributed control systems, to meet operational goals.
  • •Maintain safety and environmental compliance, including hazardous materials handling and adherence to OSHA regulations.
  • •Perform routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV.
  • •Use SAP for maintenance and inventory, interpret technical data, and communicate with internal teams and external partners (e.g., CAISO, SCE, AEP, CenterPoint, TCEQ, TexasRE, ERCOT).
  • •Perform shift duties in both control room operator and outside operator roles, including operation, maintenance, monitoring, and plant water testing and recordkeeping.

Key Requirements

  • •High School diploma or GED with 3 years of related power plant experience, or an Associates’ degree in Instrumentation with 2 years of related industrial/process experience.
  • •Valid State Driver’s License.
  • •Receive a rating of Recommended on the NRG pre-employment assessment test.
  • •Experience with instrumentation systems, preferably P.L.C., ABB, and Bailey DCS or comparable systems.
  • •Technical proficiency reading logic diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals, with strong troubleshooting and safety/compliance knowledge (including Lockout/Tagout and emergency protocols).
Education:Bachelor's in Instrumentation
Skills:Safety-firstProblem-solvingDecision-makingCommunicationTeamwork
Licenses:State Driver’s License
Tech Stack:SAPDCSDistributed control systemsPLCP.L.C.ABBBailey DCSLogic diagramsSchematics

Company Brief

NRG Energy
NRG Energy is a large integrated power company that owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets and provides retail electricity services, energy solutions, and distributed energy resources to residential and commercial customers.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1989
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