Plant Engineer

Introduction

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The Plant Specialist / Engineer primarily will be responsible for administering NRG’s Structural and Walking Working Surfaces Inspection Program; NRG OPO-217 at the Limestone Plant. The incumbent is expected to have a working knowledge of inspection practices and repairs. This knowledge can be gained through experience or a combination of college/technical training. In this position the individual will be expected to provide advanced technical support for issues structural in nature.

Project Management of non-OPO projects will be expected.

The job level for this position will be based on education, skills, and experience.

The Limestone Generating Station is a 2-unit 1750MW coal facility built in the 1980’s to fire lignite and is currently operating on Powder River Basin coal. The plant is located in Jewett, Texas.

Administration of a high visibility, Safety oriented program to include Budgets, Inspections, repairs and reporting across all management levels.

Provide oversight, direction and validation of third‑party inspectors.

Provide oversight, direction, technical consultation regarding repairs and findings to NRG and contractor work crews.

Provide direction and coordination to Contract Coordinator(s) with regards to plans, schedules, work scopes, priorities relevant to OPO program and repairs.

Manage Station wide repair budget resulting from inspection findings.

Build work packages for third‑party contractors based on finding priorities and adjacency.

Develop long range budgets and schedules.

Collaborate with Limestone staff, NRG Corporate Leadership, NRG peers at other plants and third parties to improve the plans and execution of programs and projects at Limestone.

Develop project scope, budgets and schedules as needed to support plant priorities, these may or may not be inside core areas of responsibility.

Perform field inspections, field measurements and equipment walkdowns.

Support, monitor and emphasize the importance of safety and environmental programs.

Prepare written reports in assigned area of responsibility.

Participate and/or lead teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs to achieve optimal operation (i.e., Root Cause Analysis).

Coordinate activities with Vendors/Contractors and outside support groups.

Be proactive with problem recognition, using independent judgment to provide input on ways to solve them.

Provide assistance when training personnel on system operations in their associated area of expertise.

Provides technical input on due diligence efforts and new projects as they arise in their technical area of expertise.

Attend training in area of specialization.

Participates in the applicable internal and external user groups and implement industry best practices to the fleet as required.

Normal office environment and/or outdoors work environment. This could include working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas.

Non‑standard hours may be required in accordance with a 24/7 operations schedule.

Requires operation of a motor vehicle and valid Driver’s License.

Use of PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment), which may include safety glasses, hard hat, protective footwear, ear plugs, safety harness, respirator, etc.

May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.

Operation of a personal computer.

Business related travel - approximately 5% travel to out of state NRG and vendor facilities; and 5% local travel to NRG facilities.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 4 years’ experience in a power plant or 8 years’ experience in a power plant focused on operations, maintenance, or technical field.

• Must have knowledge of structural inspection techniques
• Must have knowledge and understanding of construction and…