Operations Specialist

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Job Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Operations Specialist is responsible for the operation of the plant in a safe and environmentally compliant manner while always seeking continuous improvement.  This objective is accomplished by orchestrating numerous tasks carried out by a team of skilled hourly workers while coordinating communications with maintenance, dispatch, superiors, and subordinates.

Why NRG is a great place to work:

• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes
• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission
• Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.   

 Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assuring that all safety rules and regulations are followed including the coordination and supervision of equipment isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Responsible for assuring that the station is operating within established guidelines for company, state and federal environmental regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Conduct of Operations Manual.
• Responsible for all personnel in the station, station activities, proper operation of station equipment, and the continuity of operations.
• Responsible for the proper start-up and shutdown of generating units, including the coordination of switching with Load Dispatchers.
• Responsible for ensuring competence levels of all direct reports on shift team and developing training plan with Operations Manager to correct deficiencies
• Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of assigned equipment and overall plant.
• Responsible for collateral duties and special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for communicating and leading in accordance with company vision and core values.

Working Conditions:

• Normal power plant environment and/or out-of-doors work environment.  (Including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations.)
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid Driver’s License.
• Requires operation of a personal computer.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power plant operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree
• 3+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience 

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions.
• Excellent communications skills including written, verbal and motivational.
• Ability and willingness to lead and train subordinates to fully realize maximum team potential in accordance with bargaining unit agreement.
• Ability to coordinate numerous activities under stress with poise, safely and successfully.
• Knowledge or ability to learn computerized maintenance management applications.
• Working knowledge of MS office suite applications.

 Physical Requirements:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational and leadership skills
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
• Work overtime and non-standard working hours, including rotating shifts as required.
• Requires occasional travel outside service area
• Occasionally requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, masks, etc.)
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals
• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities

The salary range for this role is $111,056- $166,584. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

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

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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