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NRG Energy · 3 months ago

DOD Skillbridge Internship - Patrol to Power

positionThompsons, TX
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
date2+ years exp

NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services. The DOD Skillbridge Internship - Patrol to Power program provides hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and repair within the energy sector, focusing on safety and environmental regulations.

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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
Installs, maintains tests, inspects, and repairs generating station equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels
Replaces bearings, packing in pumps and valves, shaft seals, sleeves, seats, and other miscellaneous parts used in plant equipment
Works with mechanics and skill enhancement employees to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures
Perform safety related duties such as accepting work authorizations, hot work permits, confined space entry permits, etc
Ability to use hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, sledgehammers, etc)
Ability to use shop tools (i.e. power saws, drills, drill presses, and lathes)

Qualification

Mechanical maintenancePump maintenanceTurbine maintenanceEquipment inspectionPreventative maintenanceFabricatingDiagnosticsHand tools usageShop tools usageSafety guidelines knowledgeEnvironmental regulations knowledge

Required

High school diploma or GED
2 years of military experience in mechanical maintenance repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of pumps, turbines, auxiliary equipment or engines OR machine shop equipment experience including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fabricating and diagnostics
Valid State Driver's License
Successful applicant must receive a rating of 'recommended' on the NRG Pre-Employment Skills Assessment test

Company

NRG Energy

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NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
dateFounded in 1989
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.nrg.com/

H1B Sponsorship

NRG Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (31)
2024 (19)
2023 (25)
2022 (14)
2021 (9)
2020 (25)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.99B
Key Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B

Leadership Team

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Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
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Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director

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