NRG Energy · 1 month ago
I&C Technician
Nipton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employees to take charge of their career and development journey. The I&C Technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining instrumentation for the plant's equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain all instrumentation associated with the boiler, turbine, generator, and all auxiliary equipment for the plant
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
Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays, computers, metering, monitoring, and control systems on boilers, turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary equipment
In shop location includes performing benchwork and component troubleshooting
Reads, and interprets electric generating plants P&ID’s and CWD’s to locate, identify, troubleshoot, and repair plant systems, interlocks, etc
Uses test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters electronic bridges, loop calibrators) and hand tools (i.e. drills, screwdrivers) as necessary to troubleshoot and maintain devices and systems for the power plant
Works with apprentice I/C technicians to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures
Completes all written and electronic records ( i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed
Continually updates knowledge of plant systems and instrumentation
Makes decisions about how best to repair equipment and what resources (tools, time equipment) will be needed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years' experience in instrumentation maintenance, power plant preferred
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
Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relays, computers, metering, monitoring, and control systems on boilers, turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary equipment
Reads, and interprets electric generating plants P&ID's and CWD's to locate, identify, troubleshoot, and repair plant systems, interlocks, etc
Uses test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters electronic bridges, loop calibrators) and hand tools (i.e. drills, screwdrivers) as necessary to troubleshoot and maintain devices and systems for the power plant
Works with apprentice I/C technicians to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures
Completes all written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed
Continually updates knowledge of plant systems and instrumentation
Makes decisions about how best to repair equipment and what resources (tools, time equipment) will be needed
Must be able to pass a company physical exam
Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid driver's license is required
Preferred
Proficiency reading and interpreting logic diagrams, mechanical and electrical drawings, and technical manuals
Strong knowledge of plant systems to effectively implement LOTO program
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties
Ability to use a personal computer and associated software
Ability to receive, analyze, comprehend, and input data (DCS, Mark VIe, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions to resolve them based on skill area knowledge of plant operations and equipment
Ability to work successfully in a team environment and to direct activities of others and provide job instructions
Ability to positively influence others toward appropriate actions
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, clients, and vendors, equipment, plant, or system conditions
Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation
Ability to learn mechanical & electrical controls, equipment and power plant equipment operation
Ability to monitor, record, and analyze data available through the use of shift logs, instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices
Ability to implement Plant Emergency Procedures as needed
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending accounts
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
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Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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