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NRG Energy, Inc. Engineer III in HOUSTON, Texas
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Job Summary:
- Corporate level position supporting NRG’s fleet of gas turbines across the country. Gas Turbine Engineer will provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and run, repair, replace recommendations. Coordinate repair activities with various repair shops and suppliers. Assist in developing and/or reviewing quality plans in addition to monitoring and auditing supplier quality. Emphasis on communication amongst peers, site management, and leadership team. Review of equipment histories, applicable service bulletins, and operational history and requirements to develop long range plans for gas turbines. Support our culture for safety, environmental compliance, quality and diversity.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs
Evaluates component condition and repair options
Perform site inspections and condition assessments to support maintenance planning and risk assessments
Participates and/or leads teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generating units
Communicates with customers regarding condition of equipment and repair work scope
Inspects completed work or work in progress to assure job quality
Performs field inspections and takes field measurements
Coordinates activities with Vendors/Contractors, other divisions and departments
Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
Performs root cause analysis of system and equipment problems
Develops quality work plans when required
Performs engineering calculations in area of responsibility
Assists in outage planning and economic evaluation of turbine projects as needed
May be required to manage projects in area of expertise
Ensures company resources are used in a cost effective manner
Prepares written reports in assigned area of responsibility
Performs technical duties in area of responsibility
Develops and maintains technical specifications for purchase of replacement parts, vendor repairs and maintenance standards
Identifies and implements new or existing repair technology in area of responsibility
Track service bulletins for gas turbines/generators and assess implementation and compliance strategy
Qualifies vendors and suppliers for parts and services in area of responsibility
Understand and evaluate non-OEM parts, services, and upgrades
Collect and review operating data to identify mechanical and performance issues
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment and/or outside work environment (including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating plants)
Requires travel to and from NRG plants or vendor facilities across the country (approx. 15% of the time)
Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license
Requires personal protective safety equipment while in the plants
Overtime or non-standard hours may be required
Requires operating a personal computer
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of Baccalaureate Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience in gas turbine equipment maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting.
Fundamental knowledge of vibration analysis and balancing of large rotating equipment
Fundamental knowledge of working materials and metallurgy of gas turbines and components
Fundamental knowledge of control systems for industrial gas turbines
Fundamental knowledge of GE, Siemens, and ABB/Alstom gas turbines
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Effective communication skills with craft personnel, site leadership, as well as management.
Ability to take a leadership role meetings and communications around gas turbine issues.
Project management skills
Knowledge of power plant systems
Knowledge of turbine repair processes
Ability to prepare written reports and presentations to management
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.
Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.
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. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
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