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Plant EngineerNRG • El Segundo, CA, United States
Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

NRG • El Segundo, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Job Summary

The Power Plant Engineer provides technical support for power generation operations & maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally compliant plant performance. This position focuses on evaluating system performance, supporting maintenance planning, analyzing operational data, leading major maintenance & Capex projects, and assisting with environmental and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Management

  • Support and reinforce plant safety and environmental compliance programs.
  • Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance by supporting audits and environmental assessments.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, drawings and maintenance plans.
  • Coordinate activities with Vendors / Contractors, other divisions, and departments.
  • Follow NRG procedures to ensure completion of quality work in a timely manner.
  • Participate in capital and O&M budget development for process equipment reliability.
  • Champion the Change Management program.
  • Track service bulletins for turbines / generators and assess implementation and compliance strategy.
  • Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member and / or facilitator.

Engineering & Maintenance

  • Conduct or support with inspections, testing and condition assessments of power generation systems (turbines, generators, boilers), auxiliary components and facilities.
  • Support with troubleshooting & perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective strategies.
  • Evaluate component condition and repair options on a regular basis.
  • Perform field inspections and takes field measurements.
  • Performs engineering calculations.
  • Recognize problems and proactively resolve them by identifying and implementing new or existing technology.
  • Revise and create prints and drawings.
  • Write or assist in the preparation of Technical Specification documents.
  • Operations Reliability

  • Identify Critical equipment and devise maintenance strategies to maintain highest equipment reliability.
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends and recommend system improvements or upgrades.
  • Identify & implement asset condition monitoring techniques to ensure reliable operation of assets.
  • Projects

  • Develop job scope and conduct job walks with contractors for bids and job execution.
  • Support outage planning & scheduling including development of inspection schedules and technical evaluations.
  • Develop quality work plans when required.
  • Supervise contractors & Inspect completed work or work in progress to assure job quality.
  • Working Conditions

  • Office and outdoor power plant work environment, High / low ambient temperatures, and high humidity, may require working at heights
  • May require some travel, requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license, requires wearing personal protective safety equipment while in the plants,
  • Overtime or non-standard hours may be required.
  • Reports to Maintenance Manager and does not have direct reports.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of power plant operation and systems.
  • 4+ years of engineering experience in a power generation environment (gas or steam turbines).
  • Experience with outage inspections, project implementation, and documentation development.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP / CMMS, and plant data historian systems (e.g., PI).
  • Ability to learn new software and applications.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
  • Experience in combined cycle power plant.
  • Experience in vibration analysis, balancing of rotating equipment, and metallurgy.
  • Familiarity with turbine control systems (GE, Siemens, ABB / Alstom).
  • Proficient with SAP S4 / HANA
  • Hands on with MS Project or Primavera
  • Hands on with CAD software
  • Project management certification
  • Maintenance & Reliability certifications
  • The base salary range for this position is : $77,600-$139,680

  • 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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