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Summary:

• Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain all instrumentation associated with the boiler, turbine, generator, and all auxiliary equipment for the plant.
• This position is at our Ivanpah Generating Station facility in Nipton, CA approximately 30 - 40-minute drive from Las Vegas Strip.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.

• Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations.

• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays, computers, metering, monitoring, and control systems on boilers, turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary equipment. In shop location includes performing benchwork and component troubleshooting.
• Reads, and interprets electric generating plants P&ID's and CWD's to locate, identify, troubleshoot, and repair plant systems, interlocks, etc.

• Uses test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters electronic bridges, loop calibrators) and hand tools (i.e. drills, screwdrivers) as necessary to troubleshoot and maintain devices and systems for the power plant.

• Works with apprentice I/C technicians to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
• Completes all written and electronic records ( i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed.
• Continually updates knowledge of plant systems and instrumentation.
• Makes decisions about how best to repair equipment and what resources (tools, time equipment) will be needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency reading and interpreting logic diagrams, mechanical and electrical drawings, and technical manuals
• Strong knowledge of plant systems to effectively implement LOTO program.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
• Ability to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data (DCS, Mark VIe, etc.).

• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions to resolve them based on skill area knowledge of plant operations and equipment.

• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and to direct activities of others and provide job instructions.
• Ability to positively influence others toward appropriate actions.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, clients, and vendors, equipment, plant, or system conditions.

• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.
• Ability to learn mechanical & electrical controls, equipment and power plant equipment operation.

• Ability to monitor, record, and analyze data available through the use of shift logs, instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices.

• Ability to implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years' experience in instrumentation maintenance, power plant preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outdoor environment at generating plant work locations includes:

• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 450 feet.
• Work in all temperatures and climatic conditions. Some temperatures can be extreme. 
• Performance of duties requires response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week and working irregular shifts.
• Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and in positions above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.

Plant Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to pass a company physical exam.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid driver's license is required.
• Power plant environment. Work environment includes working out of doors, working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas at generating unit work locations.  Work in all temperatures and climate conditions.  Some temperatures can be extreme.

The base salary range for this position is: $80,160-$144,240*The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.  

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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