PPT I/E

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 Purpose

Working together under general supervision install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment typically found at a power plant; diagnose malfunctions; determine and take corrective action to restore electrical or electronic equipment or systems to service. Operate waste water treatment and miscellaneous equipment and draw water samples as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Operate equipment under the direction of plant management, for maximum efficiency and output while maintaining environmental compliance and safety.
• Inspect, maintain, dismantle, repair, test, alter, and reassemble such electrical and electronic equipment as motors, generators and related auxiliary equipment, circuit breakers, control equipment, relays, signals, power and light circuits, programmable logic controllers and other digital control instruments as manometers, gauges, flow meters, thermometers, air operated control valves, and other mechanical instrument and control devices, fiber optic systems, transformers, other power equipment.

• Test and repair problems on high and low voltage electrical and electronic circuits and systems.
• Locate and correct trouble in control systems and water treatment systems and station auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain drawings, records and technical manuals; prepare and interpret reports; work from written, computer based and oral instructions, blueprints, circuit diagrams, and specifications;
• Be able to adjust, calibrate and repair a variety of instruments, gauges, digital and optical systems, flow meters, and transmitters
• Write calibration procedures, interpret technical manuals, read electrical and mechanical blueprints, schematics, and preventive maintenance procedures and practices
• Perform basic technical skills such as soldering and pipe fitting
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems
• Diagnose equipment problems, report abnormal conditions to the Control Room Operator or plant management, and prepare detailed work requests for plant defects.

• Assist in the planning and layout of jobs including parts and equipment identification and ordering needed to complete the job.

• Prepare work permits and administer the LOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out).
• Perform all activities in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Utilize computer and other technology based work management systems as may be required in performing work duties.
• Operate forklifts, and other mobile equipment as required.
• Clean electrical equipment, electrical equipment areas, and shop areas, as required.
• Maintain auxiliaries; inspect and lubricate motors and controllers.
• Use technology based systems to plan work, order parts and materials, enter repair history and perform training.

• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance skills required to perform all I & E Tech duties and assist in the training of others.

• Assist other job classifications as may be required.
• Prepare work orders and input data in work history (SAP).
• Clean, paint, and lubricate equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all areas of the plant as assigned.
• Will be required to coordinate the work of others.
• Respond to overtime requests as needed, handle special assignments, and perform related work as required
• Perform all activities in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Required:

High School degree or equivalent education

Electronics or instrumentation degree OR 3-5 years of journeyman level experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have knowledge of job safety requirements, strong verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills and possess a demonstrated ability to learn.  Prior power plant or industrial experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

This position is exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, cold and hot temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.  The position requires a person to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, walk, sit, stand and climb.  This can be a 24-hour, 7-day work environment, so the position may require overtime and may work a variety of shifts.

(Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.)

The base salary range for this position is $37.28 - $55.41*The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.  

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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