Job Description

Job Summary:

Operates and monitors auxiliary equipment and systems which support the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound production of electricity.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Operate, inspect, and monitor in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner steam power plant equipment (i.e. Boiler / Furnace equipment, Turbine/Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment, Fuel Systems, Plant Auxiliary Systems includes valves, pumps, blowers, Environmental Control Process equipment, and Water Treatment Systems).
Observe variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
Works with apprentice operators and skill enhancement employees to teach proper operating procedures.
Monitor and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.
Perform routine cleaning of work area.
Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, and grammar.
Completion of Plant Operator Training Program to include on-the-job training (three years) or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the-job training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of Head Operator training or the desire to complete the NRG Head Operator Training
Possess or Desire to obtain the Stationary Engineers License

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of steam power plant system operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision making and work tasks.
Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station.
Ability to handle multiple task or assignments at the same time.
Ability to Tag Out/Lock Out equipment per NRG Texas Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
Ability to communicate plant system and equipment conditions on to others.
Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM’s) on running and idle equipment.
Ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
Ability to discern assorted colors.
Ability to record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.
Ability to work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties.
Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment (e.g. forklift, plant vehicle, etc.) and maintain operating licenses and certifications. TDL is required.
Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and analysis on samples from power generation processes, (i.e. boiler water, make-up demineralizer, etc.).
Ability to operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend and input data.
Ability to generate work notifications for execution of equipment repair.
Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to assist Head Operators and others in performance testing.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

 Physical Requirements:

Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. 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 position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.

Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledge hammers, 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, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.
Have ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals.
Ability to discern assorted colors.