Plant Operator at NRG Deer Park, TX

Plant Operator job r Park, TX.

Operates and monitors auxiliary equipment and systems which support the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound production of electricity and steam.

• Properly operate, inspect, and monitor in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner power plant equipment including:

• Gas Turbine/ Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment
• Feedwater / Condensate Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Boiler Equipment
• Water Treatment System

• Observe variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
• Take samples and perform routine laboratory test and analysis.
• Understand and execute the equipment clearance procedures (LOTO).
• Communicate information clearly, both orally and written.
• Assist maintenance personnel in performance of maintenance activities to include use of tools, equipment, and company vehicle.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve issues.
• Generate and review work requests for execution of equipment repair.
• Implement plant emergency procedures as needed.
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.
• Monitor and record data available using various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems, and other monitoring devices onto shift logs as directed by plant operational procedures.

• Normal office environmental and/or power plant environment out-of-doors work environment. Out-of-doors environment at generating plant work locations includes:

• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 150 feet.
• Work in all temperatures and climatic conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme.
• Work in confined spaces, some requiring the use of respirator protective equipment.
• Performance of duties requires response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week and working irregular shifts.
• Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and climbing stairs to reach safety shelters.
• Facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted.
• Contact lenses are not permitted except for specific medical reasons.
• Substantial footwear must be worn in accordance with the current Safety Shoe Policy.

• High school diploma or GED.

• 3 years’ experience as a Plant Operator in a power plant environment or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the job training.
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License
• A TWIC card is required to work on the PEMEX facility.

• Complete Gas Turbine Fundamentals Course.
• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to perform flow, pressure, and meter calculations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures, and technical manuals.
• Operate computer keyboards, printers, and other electronic equipment.
• Communicate conditions of plant system and equipment to others.
• Discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
• Work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties.
• Take, record, and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation.
• Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment (e.g., forklift, cherry picker, etc.) and maintain operating licenses and certifications.

• Knowledge of steam power plant system operations and basic power plant principles used daily in decision making and work tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple task or assignments at the same time.
• Ability to LOTO equipment per NRG LOTO procedure.
• Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM’s) on running and idle equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer/tablet and associated software.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and analysis on samples from power generation processes, (i.e., boiler water, make-up…