Performance Engineer

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Reliability Engineer to support asset integrity and optimize plant performance in our power generation facility. The Reliability Engineer will focus on improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of critical equipment and systems, including turbines, generators, boilers, balance of plant, and auxiliary systems. This role is central to minimizing downtime, improving safety, and reducing lifecycle costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze asset performance and failure data to identify trends and implement long-term reliability improvements.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on critical equipment failures and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct and lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) processes for key plant assets.
• Develop and optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other condition-monitoring technologies.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance plant reliability and asset performance.
• Provide input on equipment design, installation, and commissioning to ensure long-term maintainability and reliability.
• Maintain and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as MTBF, MTTR, availability, and equipment reliability metrics.
• Present results in clear, concise formats – both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, advanced analytics, digital-twin concepts and pattern recognition methods.
• Participate in outage planning and execution, including inspections and post-outage reliability reviews.
• Identify/support reliability-related projects, including upgrades, system replacements, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives.
• Support compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NERC, FERC, OSHA, EPA) and company safety policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or a related discipline). May substitute 5-8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 
• 3+ years of reliability, maintenance, or engineering experience in power generation or heavy industry (utilities, energy, oil & gas, etc.).
• Knowledge of rotating machinery (turbines, pumps, compressors), electrical systems, boilers (thermodynamics), and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with industry standards and methodologies such as RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and TPM.
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, or similar) and asset performance management tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Processbook, Power BI, Minitab, or similar).
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a bias towards data-driven decision making.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities; comfortable presenting technical information to peers and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated “hands-on” ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a team environment.
• Certification in Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or equivalent is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with condition-based maintenance (CBM) and predictive technologies (vibration, ultrasound, infrared).
• Understanding of reliability modeling and statistical life analysis.
• Knowledge of NERC compliance and other relevant regulatory frameworks in power generation.
• Ability to manage contractors, OEMs, and service vendors during the execution of reliability, performance improvement projects.

Work Environment:

• Primarily based at a power generation plant (e.g., gas, coal, hydro, or renewable).
• Exposure to rotating and high-voltage equipment.
• Occasional on-call support during critical failures or outages.
• Some travel to satellite plants or corporate engineering locations.

The base salary range for this position is: $98,480 - $162,480* *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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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