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I&E Engineer/SpecialistNRG • Pekin, IL, United States
I&E Engineer / Specialist

I&E Engineer / Specialist

NRG • Pekin, IL, United States
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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 :

  • This position supports NRG's generation fleet across the country. The positions provides I&C engineering and technical services for capital projects, support the stations with troubleshooting of operation and maintenance problems requiring originality, initiative and independent judgement. The successful candidate will work to quickly resolve issues, meet scheduled due dates, identify emerging issues and develop solutions for problems while supporting operations.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs
  • Investigate and analyze system disturbances, equipment failures and other problems. Determine causes or sources of problems and failures. Take action and make recommendations based on findings to improve reliability through process improvements and equipment modifications.
  • Create modify, check or review engineering designs based on specifications, requirements and constraints.
  • Review drawings, schematics, flow diagrams, descriptions, specifications, studies, calculations and plans for technical accuracy, cost effectiveness and suitability with respect to operation, maintenance, safety, reliability, environmental and regulatory issues.
  • Recommend vendors and equipment suppliers offering necessary products, expertise and services. Perform detailed bid comparisons as necessary.
  • Communicate project progress, plant or construction status, work and activities, to management and all others in a timely manner.
  • Perform site inspections and condition assessments to support maintenance planning and risk assessments
  • Coordinates activities with Vendors / Contractors, other divisions and departments
  • Develop and / or review quality work plans when required
  • Assists in outage planning and economic evaluation of controls projects as needed
  • Ensures company resources are used in a cost-effective manner
  • Collect and review operating data to identify issues and assist with troubleshooting and performance issues
  • Manage complex projects including upgrades of burner management system, combustion control, BOP, etc. engaging with contract engineering services, craft personnel, and coordination with outside entities.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations (NFPA, IEEE, ISA, etc.).
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in instrumentation and control systems.
  • Communicates regularly with senior management and provide status updates on engineering design and project activities.
  • Provide technical guidance, support and insight in multi-year outage forecasting, maintenance and upgrade prioritization, and budgetary development
  • Willingness to provide around the clock emergency support, as needed, including video and teleconferencing, and emergency travel throughout the US.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Maintain very high standards and personal accountability and leadership regarding safety, environmental, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities
  • All other duties as assigned.

    • Working Conditions :

  • Hybrid work environment with office opportunities in either, Houston, Pittsburgh or Princeton along with NRG Plant locations in the Midwest, East and Texas.
  • Requires travel to and from NRG plants or vendor facilities across the country
  • Requires operation of a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license
  • Requires personal protective safety equipment while in the plants
  • Overtime or non-standard hours may be required

    • Minimum Requirements :

  • Minimum of bachelor's degree in appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited college and 5 years of experience in power plant controls OR, a minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation & controls maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • All positions at NRG will require at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • An Engineering degree and minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Training and experience with distributed control systems (ABB, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, MarkVIe and / or GE MicroNet).
  • Knowledge of control systems for coal and gas boilers and turbines as well as gas turbines.

    • Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Effective communication skills with craft personnel, site leadership, as well as management.
  • Ability to take a leadership role in meetings and communications around I&C issues.
  • Project management skills
  • Knowledge of power plant instrumentation and control systems
  • Ability to prepare written reports and presentations to management
  • Thorough understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCad, PI
  • Desire to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment

    • Physical Requirements :

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

    • The base salary range for this position is : $98,480 - $162,480

  • 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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