Head Operator

Job Summary

Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of plant equipment. Coordinates work efforts of Plant Operators and Maintenance to ensure all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner, to protect the safety of personnel and equipment. Act in accordance with the NRG Conduct of Operations.

• Properly operate, inspect, and monitor power plant equipment in a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound manner, including:
• Gas Turbine/Generator and its associated auxiliary equipment
• Feedwater / Condensate Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Boiler Equipment
• Water Treatment System
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring System
• Understand and execute the tag out/lock out of equipment per NRG Tag Out/Lock Out procedure.
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve operational problems.
• Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
• Work with junior level staff to teach proper operating procedures.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment to resolve issues.
• Generate and review work requests for execution of equipment repair.
• Delegate work to operators from work orders (i.e., PMs).
• Implement plant emergency procedures as needed.
• Operate various computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbally communicated instructions.
• Perform routine cleaning of work area.
• Use loose and tight fit respirators.

• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 250 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.

• 6 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.

• Prefer Mark VI, Mark VIe, and ABB DCS control systems experience.
• Knowledge of power plant system operations and basic power plant principles used daily in decision making and work tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and understand the effect each has on the total operation of the generating station.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work assignments to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• Strong basic level mathematics skills - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
• Sound communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate plant system and equipment conditions on to others on shift change and as necessary.
• Ability to perform checks (e.g., PM’s) on running and idle equipment.
• Attention to detail with the ability to discern and respond to verbal and auditory signals from control panel.
• Ability to record and analyze readings of various electrical and mechanical meters.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision and inspection while carrying out duties.
• Ability to operate Company vehicles and equipment (e.g. forklift, plant vehicle, etc.) and maintain operating licenses and certifications.
• Ability to use a personal…