Plant Specialist / Engineer - Rotating Equipment

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Date : Aug 11, 2025

Location :

THOMPSONS, TX, US, 77481

Company : NRG

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Job Summary :

• Possesses a broad range of working knowledge related to the operation and maintenance of pumps, turbines, and other rotating equipment, as well as related industry codes / standards / regulations in support of a multi-unit power plant and carbon capture facility. Also knowledgeable in the areas of valves, piping, heat exchangers, gearboxes, lubrication systems and other balance of plant equipment found in a power plant setting.
• Provides a high level of support to power plant operations and maintenance personnel.
• Performs field inspections, field measurements and equipment walk downs.
• Familiar with machining processes and repair methods.
• Makes recommendations based on data collected.
• Prepares written reports in assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in or lead teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generation units (e.g. Root Cause Analysis).
• Coordinates or oversees activities with Vendors / Contractors or outside support groups..
• Recognizes problems and is proactive, using independent judgment to provide solutions.
• Prepares outage inspection plans.
• Analyzes equipment failure data and makes recommendations to address failures.
• Develops and manages projects to address failures.
• Develops equipment disassembly / clean / inspect and repair documentation.
• Develops specifications and scope of work documents.
• Possesses a good understanding of work planning and scheduling.
• Coordinates and manages inspection, modification and upgrade projects in area of specialization.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of power plant systems and equipment in area of specialization.
• Organizes and interprets data collected in the plant to make recommendations based on findings.
• Has experience in testing, inspection and development / implementation of technical solutions of in-service power generation components.
• Performs maintenance analysis studies, develop and analyze data bases, and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Evaluates condition assessment activities to identify and implement improved processes.

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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 / Protected Veteran Status / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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