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NRG

Performance Engineer/Planner

University Park, IL · On-site

... * Assist the generating station in assessing and correcting equipment degradation that affects ... Interface with engineering resources outside of the station to support/implement performance ...

NRG

Performance Engineer/Planner

University Park, IL · On-site

... * Assist the generating station in assessing and correcting equipment degradation that affects ... Interface with engineering resources outside of the station to support/implement performance ...

Advatix Inc.

Control Systems Engineer

Chillicothe, IL · On-site

$100 - $120/hr

... performance and emissions. As an individual contributor within the Large Engine Controls team in ... Demonstrated experience developing engine control systems for gas, diesel, and dual fuel engines ...

People Gas (PG)

Intern- Gas Engineering

Chicago, IL

$23.10/hr

Working under the direction of an engineering mentor, assist with analyses and preparation of plans, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and work procedures for projects in gas ...

Waste Connections

Landfill Gas Tech

Rockford, IL · On-site

$25/hr

Ensure landfill gas and waste water systems remains in compliance with all Federal, State and local ... Monitor and maintain field installation and testing. * Assist senior engineer and/or management in ...

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Performance Engineer/Planner

NRG

University Park, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Job Summary:
Provide monitoring, oversight, and performance guidance on plant generating equipment, concentrating in performance related processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements thru performance monitoring, data analysis, and related operating & maintenance (O&M) functions to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant plant operation.
Provides detailed planning by developing scopes of work, identifying, and estimating manpower and material requirements, and identifying all associated activities required to accomplish the work.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and oversee a program for monitoring thermal performance of power generating equipment.
  • Establish, update, and communicate on an established basis the key performance indicators (KPI's) for this program.
  • Assist the generating station in assessing and correcting equipment degradation that affects plant thermal performance.
  • Provide technical support, testing and equipment inspection expertise within various process areas to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
  • Assist in optimizing equipment operation to meet key program performance indicators
  • Assist in developing O&M and Capital budgets for maintaining/improving the thermal performance of process equipment.
  • Assist in developing strategic plans for equipment overhauls to optimize equipment life and time between overhauls.
  • Implement performance monitoring software in conjunction with process instrumentation to assess and improve cycle/equipment performance.
  • Implement methodologies to quality check key process variables associated with the thermal performance monitoring program.
  • Conduct or procure training to support customer understanding of the performance monitoring programs.
  • Interface with engineering resources outside of the station to support/implement performance improvement initiatives.
  • Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member and/or facilitator.
  • Perform other duties and assignments as required.
  • Creates/develops schedules in support of routine & outage maintenance and/or projects as needed. Create documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, tables. etc.
  • Coordinate and interface between various work groups.
  • Gains cooperation and action from people not under employee's direct reporting. Reviews and updates of job plans/work packages as needed.
  • Ensure Company resources are used in a cost-effective manner.
  • Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental policies. Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them.
  • Initiates and tracks progress of work using work management systems (ex: routine and outage backlogs).

Working Conditions:
  • This position entails work in office and industrial settings.
  • Normal office environment and power plant environment which requires working in all weather conditions around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous material, and chemicals.
  • Requires operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Work overtime and non-standard working hours as required. Requires occasional travel outside service area.

Minimum Requirements
  • High School diploma and a minimum of 8 years of related plant experience or bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Business, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Thermodynamics, or Industrial Engineering (or a related discipline). May substitute 5-8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications
  • Engineering or Technical Degree inclusive of college level Aeroderivative.
  • BS in Engineering with three years or more of experience in Power, Refinery or Chemical process facilities.
  • 5 years of Planner/Scheduler experience preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PI Process book, Working knowledge of SAP and PaSTA highly desirable
  • Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills with all levels of the organization
  • Basic understanding of Lock-out, Tag-out (LOTO) practices for related process equipment

Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency):
  • 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.
  • Duties require extensive manual dexterity in usage of computer terminal and keyboard, while sitting for extended periods of time developing thermal models, process historian review, and other software as needed.
  • May be required to enter Permit Entry Confined Spaces
  • May be required to perform equipment inspections by climbing vertical ladders in excess of 20 feet and stairways more than 50 feet, using step stool, kneeling, bending, walking over uneven surfaces such as loose rock, open grating, up and down staircases.
  • May be required to prepare and conduct training, including mentoring individuals one-on-one. In conducting training, the specialist may be required to carry training materials, and to stand for extended periods of time.

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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At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Industry

Oil and coal products manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

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