Plant Operator

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Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Oversees the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of all plant equipment.
• Properly operates all equipment related to the steam generator, solar field, steam turbines, and plant auxiliary equipment during routine, abnormal, and emergency conditions.
• Thoroughly understands and executes the equipment LOTO procedure.
• Monitors and records data available through the use of various instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems, computer platforms, and other monitoring devices.
• Utilizes and professionally maintains shift logbooks following protocol.
• Communicates information clearly both orally and written. Follows required communication protocols for two-way radio, telephone, and face to face communication.
• Troubleshoots and provides diagnosis to either solve operational problems or provide thorough information in referring the problem to the maintenance group.
• Generates and reviews work requests for execution of equipment repair.
• Assists in corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance for which they are qualified to safely and efficiently perform, to include the use of tools, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Actively participates in all required regulatory training and demonstrates the initiative to engage in self-directed training and study required to advance to the position of Control Operator.
• Assists in training other Operators.
• Performs any and all other technical and administrative duties associated with operating and maintaining a power facility.
• Performs work independently and / or in work crews.
• Works rotating shifts to include night shifts and weekends and is available for overtime as needed.

Qualifications :

Competencies

Education / Experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Requirements

The base salary range for this position is : $76,960-$138,480

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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