Description
Job Summary:
- Responsible for tracking plant turbine performance parameters; coordinating appropriate testing to determine root cause of problems; providing system or equipment performance testing; project management; and, recommending appropriate and cost effective solutions to correct problems and/or improve efficiency.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The duties at this level include, but are not limited to:
- Safety and Environmental focused individual who emphasizes and practices leadership safety qualities into all activities.
- Creating maintenance procedures and providing guidance in scheduled Original Engineering Manufacturer (OEM) runtime based hot section and compressor inspections and overhauls.
- Assisting in the calibration of end devices including transmitters, limit switches, control valves, transducers and power relays.
- Maintain the highest achievable life, availability and reliability of the plant rotating equipment by carrying out RCA, technology deployment, performance monitoring, etc.
- Provide on-site interpretation of data and technical instruction.
- Make recommendations on findings, reviewing effectiveness of maintenance actions in order to identify future needs.
- Participate and provide guidance on unit start-up and performance tests ensuring proper and safe operation of the machine by evaluating the running parameters and troubleshoot mechanical issues as they arise.
- Create and manage budgets on all turbine maintenance projects.
Working Conditions:
- Both normal office and out of doors work environment.
- This could include working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and wet, dirty and high humidity areas. Will also include work in confined spaces.
- Requires operation of a motor vehicle and valid Driver's License. Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect and/or collect data on plant equipment.
- Work overtime and non-standard hours as required supporting plant operations.
- Business area covers gas turbines at the TH Wharton and Greens Bayou facilities.
- Use of PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment), which may include safety glasses, hard hat, protective footwear, ear plugs, gloves, safety harness, respirator, etc.
- May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Operation of a personal computer.
- May require lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
- Some to NRG Regional plants and component support shops.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 4 year Engineering Degree from an accredited university.
- 5+ years' experience with maintenance on gas turbines in a power plant.
- 5+ years' experience in operations, maintenance and repair of General Electric, Siemens, Westinghouse or Alstom gas turbines.
- 5+ years' experience in leading overhauls on gas turbines in a power generation facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge in Gas turbines commissioning, troubleshooting and operation.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with turbines operating, condition monitoring, maintenance and overhauls and experience in instrumentation calibration, operation and maintenance of gas power turbines.
- Experience in the operating principles of control and measurement devices including pneumatic and electric, fuel and air flow controllers, vibration sensors, PLC's, power relays, and fire protection systems.
- Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (Mechanical drawings, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc.)
Contact
NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrg.com/home.html
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