Production Technician

Date:
May 8, 2026

Location:

Marshall, TX, US, 75670

Company: NRG

A shift employee that is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance activities for the Harrison County Energy Center. The facility is a 550 MW natural gas power station in Marshall, Texas.

• Ability to work with other assigned personnel in the performance of all shift activities in a professional manner.
• Perform the required activities of the control room and roving operator watch station, including operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of all equipment; test and treat plant water chemistry; create and maintain plant records; extensively use personal computers and distributed control systems; electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting; and other related duties.
• Maintain high professional, personnel, and equipment safety and environmental consciousness while adhering to compliance standards and practices.
• Maximize plant efficiency and profits without degrading personnel and equipment safety practices, environmental requirements, or concerns for the long‑term operation of the plant.
• Ensure all environmental permit conditions are consistently complied with.
• Perform other assigned independent, team, or shift activities, including but not limited to industrial safety program activities, routine maintenance tasks, housekeeping and general facility preservation, and any other activity directed.
• Take the lead in assigned maintenance activities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and warehousing due to specialty training and experience.
• Interface with the Plant Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) with proficiency in all modules (Work Order, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Timekeeping).
• Assist in developing and defining operational policies and procedures as requested.
• Assist in identifying and implementing plant or profit improvement projects.
• Assist in developing the annual budget and training plan for plant operations by providing the plant’s needs using specialized skill or training.
• Respond quickly to plant conditions or requirements that may involve extended and/or abnormal work hours.
• Cross‑train in the required plant disciplines of operations and maintenance, including Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, and Mechanical.
• Assist in the selection, administration, and oversight of contractors supporting plant activities, e.g., electrical, mechanical, gas maintenance, janitorial, building and grounds, predictive maintenance, HVAC, etc.
• Operate company vehicles, including trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform plant housekeeping functions.
• Work with OSHA‑classified hazardous materials.

• Work in a power plant environment: inside and outside, all temperatures and climate conditions, following Heat Stress procedures.
• Operate near large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high noise areas, confined spaces, elevations above 100 feet, or platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and use aerial devices.
• Work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callouts.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

• Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation/Controls, Industrial Electronics or related field OR 2 years’ equivalent industrial experience in Instrumentation/Controls, Industrial Electronics, or Process Technician.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and comprehend extensive written procedures for operation and maintenance of the plant.

• Experience in power plant operations or maintenance in gas and/or steam turbines with comprehensive knowledge of power plant equipment and its operation.
• Significant experience or ability to be versatile in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications.
• Work experience of 5 years in instrumentation or ICE (Instrumentation Controls Electrical).

• Qualify and maintain qualification as a control room and roving operator.
• Work extended hours when required.
• Complete plant qualification program to the level of Control Room Operator.
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