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Job Summary
This position is accountable for both planning and directing the repair of Mechanical systems for assigned equipment in the generating station and, in addition, is responsible for analyzing operating deficiencies in these systems to maintain maximum availability and efficiency within budget constraints.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Maintains assigned equipment systems to assure reliability and availability of the plant.
Analyzes operating problems, establishes emergency operating procedures and priorities and plans and directs repairs to assure timely repair of equipment.
Enforces safety rules and trains personnel to develop safe work practices and procedures to assure overall safe plant operation.
Maintains equipment service records as a preventive maintenance measure to detect possible future problems without unnecessary loss of production.
Oversees the work of outside contractors if needed.
Operates within assigned budget for his/her plant subsystems and achieves the performance targets in the business plan.
Plans and directs work to assure compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements.
Ensures the work site is maintained and returned to a safe, reliable, and orderly condition.
Routinely supervises maintenance technicians in the dismantling, repairing and assembly of equipment systems and tools used in the plant. Writes procedures to be used by technicians in analyzing and repairing equipment. If an outside contractor is utilized, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing this work group.
Manages the backlog of work activities associated with his/her assigned equipment.
Performs detail planning of job tasks so that parts, information, and procedures are available to efficiently complete the tasks. The incumbent coordinates the scheduling of this work with both operations and planning personnel.
The incumbent reviews the department logs on a daily basis to remain up to date on work being performed on his/her assigned equipment. He/she maintains records to better analyze future maintenance and to predict future budget requirements.
The incumbent observes and instructs personnel in safe work practices and enforces company rules and regulations when necessary. He/she is qualified and authorized to tag and switch equipment in the plant and switchyard as appropriate.
Keeps abreast of and applies new technology to prevent problems or reduce maintenance.
Qualification Guidelines Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED
A minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant equipment mechanical maintenance or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
An associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience supervising mechanical craft workers
Good working knowledge of fossil/steam generation equipment and industrial mechanical system repair requirements.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A thorough knowledge of mechanical technical skills
Overall knowledge of power plant operations.
Blueprint reading and computer skills
Strong organizational skills and capability of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong strategic business sense and industry knowledge/experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions This a mixed work environment that combines both office and plant working conditions with moderate to medium noise levels. Must be able to wear required personal protection equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection harnesses, and other PPE as required.
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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Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Maintains assigned equipment systems to assure reliability and availability of the plant.
Analyzes operating problems, establishes emergency operating procedures and priorities and plans and directs repairs to assure timely repair of equipment.
Enforces safety rules and trains personnel to develop safe work practices and procedures to assure overall safe plant operation.
Maintains equipment service records as a preventive maintenance measure to detect possible future problems without unnecessary loss of production.
Oversees the work of outside contractors if needed.
Operates within assigned budget for his/her plant subsystems and achieves the performance targets in the business plan.
Plans and directs work to assure compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements.
Ensures the work site is maintained and returned to a safe, reliable, and orderly condition.
Routinely supervises maintenance technicians in the dismantling, repairing and assembly of equipment systems and tools used in the plant. Writes procedures to be used by technicians in analyzing and repairing equipment. If an outside contractor is utilized, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing this work group.
Manages the backlog of work activities associated with his/her assigned equipment.
Performs detail planning of job tasks so that parts, information, and procedures are available to efficiently complete the tasks. The incumbent coordinates the scheduling of this work with both operations and planning personnel.
The incumbent reviews the department logs on a daily basis to remain up to date on work being performed on his/her assigned equipment. He/she maintains records to better analyze future maintenance and to predict future budget requirements.
The incumbent observes and instructs personnel in safe work practices and enforces company rules and regulations when necessary. He/she is qualified and authorized to tag and switch equipment in the plant and switchyard as appropriate.
Keeps abreast of and applies new technology to prevent problems or reduce maintenance.
Qualification Guidelines Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED
A minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant equipment mechanical maintenance or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
An associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience supervising mechanical craft workers
Good working knowledge of fossil/steam generation equipment and industrial mechanical system repair requirements.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A thorough knowledge of mechanical technical skills
Overall knowledge of power plant operations.
Blueprint reading and computer skills
Strong organizational skills and capability of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong strategic business sense and industry knowledge/experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions This a mixed work environment that combines both office and plant working conditions with moderate to medium noise levels. Must be able to wear required personal protection equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, respirators, fall protection harnesses, and other PPE as required.
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.
Official description on file with Talent.
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