I&C Engineer/Specialist

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Job Summary: 

I&C Engineering position supporting NRG’s generation fleet across the country.  Provides engineering and technical services for capital projects and in the solution of operation and maintenance problems requiring originality, initiative and independent judgement.  Performs work independently with instructions as to general results expected.  Takes ownership for all project/task requirements, including definition of initial scope, schedule and budget through installation and the successful startup and final turnover of the equipment/systems to operations. Requires understanding and application of engineering theories, standards, concepts, as well as knowledge of industry codes and government regulations.  Coordinates work with various NRG departments and employees assigned to project teams and groups outside the company including engineering firms, material suppliers and labor contractors.  Works to quickly resolve issues, meet scheduled due dates, identify emerging issues and develop solutions for problems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs
• Investigate and analyze system disturbances, equipment failures and other problems.  Determine causes or sources of problems and failures.  Take action and make recommendations based on findings to improve reliability through process improvements and equipment modifications.
• Create modify, check or review engineering designs based on specifications, requirements and constraints. 
• Review drawings, schematics, flow diagrams, descriptions, specifications, studies, calculations and plans for technical accuracy, cost effectiveness and suitability with respect to operation, maintenance, safety, reliability, environmental and regulatory issues.
• Review completed systems to verify correct operation.
• Recommend vendors and equipment suppliers offering necessary products, expertise and services.  Perform detailed bid comparisons as necessary.
• Perform or participate in engineering studies, designs, performance and/or maintenance activities requiring knowledge of plant systems and operations. 
• Apply engineering standards and procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for co-workers, vendors and contractors.  Ensures safekeeping of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Communicate project progress, plant or construction status, work and activities, to management and all others in a timely manner.
• Perform site inspections and condition assessments to support maintenance planning and risk assessments
• Participates and/or leads teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generating units
• Coordinates activities with Vendors/Contractors, other divisions and departments
• Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
• Assist with root cause analysis of system and equipment problems
• Develop and/or review quality work plans when required
• Assists in outage planning and economic evaluation of controls projects as needed
• Ensures company resources are used in a cost-effective manner
• Serve as I&C Subject-Matter expert
• Develops and maintains technical specifications for purchase of control systems
• Qualifies vendors and suppliers for parts and services in area of responsibility
• Collect and review operating data to identify issues and assist with troubleshooting and performance issues
• Manage complex projects including upgrades of burner management system, combustion control, BOP, etc. engaging with contract engineering services, craft personnel, and coordination with outside entities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations (NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in instrumentation and control systems.
• Communicates regularly with senior management and provide status updates on engineering design and project activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain very high standards and personal accountability and leadership regarding safety, environmental, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment and/or outside work environment (including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating plants)
• Requires travel to and from NRG plants or vendor facilities across the country (approx. 20% of the time)
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Requires personal protective safety equipment while in the plants
• Overtime or non-standard hours may be required
• Requires operating a personal computer

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience in power plant controls
• Or, a minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation & controls maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting.
• All positions at NRG will require at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Engineering degree and minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Training and experience with distributed control systems (ABB, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, MarkVIe, GE MicroNet). 
• Knowledge of control systems for coal and gas boilers and turbines as well as gas turbines.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills with craft personnel, site leadership, as well as management.
• Ability to take a leadership role in meetings and communications around I&C issues.
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of power plant instrumentation and control systems
• Knowledge of power plants
• Ability to prepare written reports and presentations to management
• Thorough understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCad, PI
• Desire to work in a diverse and fast pace environment

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.

Please Note:  Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.

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

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