DOD Skillbridge Internship - Patrol to Power

NRG EnergyThompsons, Texas, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Internship

Job description

At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

This position is governed by a local union contract.

Roles Available :

Mechanic Apprentice
Plant Operator Trainee
I&C Apprentice

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Operate, inspect, and monitor in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner steam power plant equipment (i.e. Boiler / Furnace equipment, Turbine / Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment, Fuel Systems, Plant Auxiliary Systems includes valves, pumps, blowers, Environmental Control Process equipment, and Water Treatment Systems).

Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelinesfor personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.

Learn proper operating procedures.

Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.

Monitor and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.

Perform routine cleaning of work area.

Employee must arrange own transportation to work location and may be reassigned to another location at the Company's discretion.

Working Conditions :

Power Plant Environment-Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, and / or in confined places, on elevations in excess of 250 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.

Minimum Requirements :

Possess or obtain within 60 days an Associate's Degree in Process Technology or related field OR

2 years power plant operations or relevant military experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to operate various switches and valves and knowledge of the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station.

Ability to work without supervision while carrying out duties.

Ability to handle multiple tasks or assignments at the same time.

Ability to communicate plant system and equipment conditions on to others.

Ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.

Ability to monitor, comprehend, and record data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.

Ability to Tag Out / Lock Out equipment per NRG's Tag Out / Lock Out procedure.

Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM's) on equipment.

Ability to operate companies vehicles and equipment (e.g. forklift, plant vehicle, etc.) and maintains operating licenses and certifications. TDL is required.

Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.

Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.

Ability to record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.

Ability to generate work notifications for execution of equipment repair.

Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.

Ability to operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend and input data.

Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and analysis on boiler water and make-up demineralizer samples.

Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Ability to assist others in performance testing

Physical Requirements :

Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callout 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Ability to work in mentally stressful environments : must be able to react to crises where immediate action is required to correct or curtail potentially damaging or hazardous situations.

Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and working with hand tools (up to 25 pounds) in position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.

Lift, carry, position and use tools and / or equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.) in awkward positions, swing various weights of sledge hammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain-falls or come-a-longs.

Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment.

Performance of duties may cause frequent jarring of the body.

Work with and around hazardous and non-hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual).

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required i.e....steel-toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses etc.

Ability to discern assorted colors.

Please Note : Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and / or experience and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering this position.

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

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