NRG Energy · 23 hours ago
Performance Engineer
Pekin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employees to take charge of their career and development. The Performance Engineer will provide monitoring, oversight, and performance guidance on plant generating equipment, focusing on performance-related processes and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
EnergySolarWind Energy
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee a program for monitoring thermal performance of power generating equipment
Establish, update, and communicate on an established basis the key performance indicators (KPI’s) for this program
Assist the generating station in assessing and correcting equipment degradation that affects plant thermal performance
Provide technical support, testing and equipment inspection expertise within various process areas to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation
Assist in optimizing equipment operation to meet key program performance indicators
Assist in developing O&M and Capital budgets for maintaining/improving the thermal performance of process equipment
Assist in developing strategic plans for equipment overhauls to optimize equipment life and time between overhauls
Implement performance monitoring software in conjunction with process instrumentation to assess and improve cycle/equipment performance
Implement methodologies to quality check key process variables associated with the thermal performance monitoring program
Conduct or procure training to support customer understanding of the performance monitoring programs
Interface with engineering resources outside of the station to support/implement performance improvement initiatives
Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member and/or facilitator
Perform other duties and assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Thermodynamics, or Industrial Engineering (or a related discipline). May substitute 5-8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PI Processbook
Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills with all levels of the organization
Basic understanding of Lock-out, Tag-out (LOTO) practices for related process equipment
Preferred
Engineering or Technical Degree inclusive of college level Thermodynamics
BS in Engineering with three years or more of experience in Power, Refinery or Chemical process facilities
Knowledge/experience with thermal performance monitoring programs and methodology
Benefits
Annual bonus
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey 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
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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