Steam Turbine EngineerIII / Specialist IV

Nrg Bluewater Wind • Houston, TX, US

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Job Summary

Corporate level position supporting NRG's fleet of steam turbines across the country. Steam Turbine Engineer / Specialist will provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and run, repair, replace recommendations. Coordinate repair activities with various repair shops and suppliers. Assist in developing and / or reviewing quality plans in addition to monitoring and auditing supplier quality. Emphasis on communication amongst peers, site management, and leadership team. Review of equipment histories, applicable manufacturers bulletins, and operational history and requirements to develop long range plans for steam turbines. Support our culture for safety, environmental compliance, and quality.

Responsibilities

Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs
Evaluates component condition and repair options and performs risk assessment for maintenance activities
Participates and / or leads teams that focus on specific problem areas or needs for generating units
Communicates with customers regarding condition of equipment and repair work scope
Inspects completed work or work in progress to assure job quality
Performs field inspections and takes field measurements
Coordinates activities with Vendors / Contractors, other divisions and departments
Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
Performs root cause analysis of system and equipment problems
Develops quality work plans when required
Performs engineering calculations in area of responsibility
Assists in outage planning and economic evaluation of turbine projects as needed
May be required to manage projects in area of expertise
Ensures company resources are used in a cost effective manner
Prepares written reports in assigned area of responsibility
Performs technical duties in area of responsibility
Develops and maintains technical specifications for purchase of replacement parts, vendor repairs and maintenance standards
Identifies and implements new or existing repair technology in area of responsibility
Track AIB / TIL's for steam / generators and assess implementation and compliance strategy
Qualifies vendors and suppliers for parts and services in area of responsibility

Working Conditions

Normal office environment and / or outside work environment (including working at heights, high / low ambient temperatures and high humidity areas at generating plants)

Requires travel to and from NRG plants or vendor facilities across the country (approx. 20% of the time)

Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid drivers license

Requires personal protective safety equipment while in the plants

Overtime or non-standard hours may be required

Requires operating a personal computer

Minimum of Baccalaureate Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience in steam or gas turbine equipment maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting.

Or, a minimum of 10 years of experience in steam or gas turbine equipment maintenance / repair, operations, and troubleshooting.

All positions at NRG will require at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Fundamental knowledge of vibration analysis and balancing of large rotating equipment

Fundamental knowledge of working materials and metallurgy of steam turbines and components

Fundamental knowledge of control systems for large steam turbines

Fundamental knowledge of GE, Siemens, Westinghouse Steam turbines

Preferred Qualifications

An Engineering degree and minimum 15 years of experience in steam or gas turbine engineering, maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting

Minimum of 20 years of experience in maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting of steam or gas turbines

Training and experience in vibration analysis and balancing of large rotating equipment

Knowledge of working materials and metallurgy of steam turbines and components

Knowledge of mechanical hydraulic control systems for large steam turbines

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective communication skills with craft personnel, site leadership, as well as management.

Ability to take a leadership role meetings and communications around steam turbine issues.

Knowledge of power plant systems

Knowledge of turbine repair processes

Ability to prepare written reports and presentations to management

Physical Requirements

Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.

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

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