Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

NRG Energy is one of the leading integrated power companies in the U.S. and Canada. The company is powered by people and built on dynamic retail brands with diverse generation resources. It aims to create a sustainable energy future by bringing the power of energy to people and organizations.

Job Profile

The company is searching for an Equipment Operator who will be responsible for operating equipment for stopping, starting, or regulating power plant boilers, steam generators, and systems under the direction of a Unit Operator or station management.

Inspect and maintain plant equipment, steam turbines, power boilers, turbine-driven generators, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries, fuel systems, ash handling equipment, lubricating systems, and water recirculation and treatment systems;

Monitor the automatic control functions of auxiliary equipment; manually operate breakers, circuits, valves, switches, and similar equipment; determine the operating status of equipment from previous shift personnel, log book entries, local inspection and observation of equipment, instrumentation, and controls

Review and edit station’s operating procedures and technical instructions; operate ash and slag handling equipment; is a member of the station’s fire brigade or act as station fire guide for outside fire departments

Perform all activities in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards; utilize computer and other technology-based work management systems as may be required in performing work duties

Perform all activities in a high-quality manner to achieve best industry practice; perform general cleaning and housekeeping duties; troubleshoot plant malfunctions; interact with station personnel, contractors, and others to perform equipment operator functions; respond to overtime requests as needed; handle special assignments, and perform related work as required.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Degree or equivalent education
• An Associate’s Degree in an industrial-related field

Work Experience

• Possess 1 year of experience operating or performing maintenance on equipment such as engines, generators, boilers, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries, fuel, or chemical and water systems (required)
• 3 to 7 prior years of experience related to power plant operation and maintenance, generators, boilers, mechanical and electrical auxiliaries fuel, chemical, and water systems, and other plant equipment (strongly preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and layout of jobs including parts and equipment identification and order needed to complete the job.
• Assist Unit Operator with control room activities.
• Clean, paint, and lubricate equipment.
• Conduct and assist OJT instruction of other operators or trainees.
• Conduct shift change by briefing the incoming Equipment Operators on the current plant status and issues.
• Diagnose equipment problems, report abnormal conditions to the Unit Operator or station management, and prepare detailed work requests for plant defects.
• Inspect plant and equipment, including carrying out scheduled plant checks, and preparing necessary reports and log entries; ensure maintenance requests are completed to a satisfactory standard; assist in planning, organizing, and executing unit outages for inspections, overhauls, repairs, and cleaning.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all areas of the plant, as required.
• Monitor and as necessary perform routine chemical analysis of plant water to determine the chemical constituents and take corrective action to maintain plant quality within prescribed limits as required.
• Monitor equipment conditions using all indications available in the control room, on-site, and portable test equipment.
• Operate equipment under the direction of a Unit Operator or station management, for maximum efficiency and output while maintaining environmental compliance and safety.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance skills required to perform all Equipment Operator duties and assist in the training of others.
• Perform disconnect switching and electrical and maintenance operations to place equipment in and out of service; render electrical circuits and mechanical equipment safe for permit work.
• Perform maintenance activities as required in support of the overall maintenance of the plant.
• Prepare and maintain quality assurance procedures and technical instructions and actively supports and participate in the use and continuous development of the quality management system.
• Prepare work orders and input data into the work history file.
• Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment for which the Equipment Operator is responsible.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer procedures and reports related to the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the plant; maintain accurate logs of daily operations, complete check sheets, change charts, and ink recorders.
• Read, interpret, and implement technical information found in manufacturer’s and OEM technical manuals, electrical and mechanical P&IDs, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Assist other classifications as may be required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must have knowledge of job safety requirements, strong verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, and possess a demonstrated ability to learn.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, cold and hot temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Requires a person to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, walk, sit, stand and climb.

Employer’s Statement

NRG Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.