NRG Energy

DOTP-Maintenance Manager

NRG Energy • $90K — $120K *
Bridgeport, TX 76426In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of power plant operations or maintenance experience or
  • Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or Business with 7 years of experience
  • Experience leading/supervising maintenance employees
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of safety precautions and occupational hazards

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Operations to meet plant production targets
  • Proactively assess and address risks to plant availability
  • Schedule and supervise daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance activities
  • Maintain and apply preventive and corrective maintenance work orders
  • Troubleshoot and communicate equipment breakdowns to Operations
  • Research and procure necessary parts and materials
  • Manage annual and forced outage works including scopes and budgets
  • Administer compliance with corporate and site policies
  • Oversee maintenance crew performance and training
  • Promote safety and environmental compliance within the team

Benefits

  • Participate in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training
  • Engage in a safety-focused workplace culture
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the company
  • Involvement in cutting-edge power plant technologies and operations
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective, efficient and safe maintenance of all power plant mechanical, electrical, instrument and control systems and equipment. This position plans, budgets, schedules and supervises maintenance activities to maximize plant availability and reliability, including oversight of spare parts, replacement parts and consumables. The Maintenance Manager supervises maintenance employees and manages contractor relationships while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental and safety requirements. The Maintenance Manager works closely with the Plant Manager to support plant safety, outage, budget, schedule and cost targets.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates with Operations to determine work plans and resources necessary to achieve plant production targets.
  • Assumes a proactive role in assessing risks to plant availability and reliability and ensures that measures are taken to correct problems with equipment or systems that may cause these problems.
  • Develops, schedules and supervises daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal maintenance work of plant systems including ash removal, fuel delivery, water supply, steam , electrical , pollution control, and rolling stock systems and equipment.
  • Organizes, maintains and applies corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance work orders, schedules and records.
  • Identifies, troubleshoots and communicates breakdowns or upset conditions of plant systems and equipment to Operations, and coordinates equipment access needed for maintenance projects.
  • Researches and obtains parts and materials to maintain plant systems and equipment
  • Plans, executes and manages annual, seasonal, planned, maintenance and forced outage work, including work scopes, schedules, budgets, labor coordination, vendor/contractor support, materials, equipment and scope changes.
  • Prepares the maintenance budget and participates in the overall plant budget preparation process. Works throughout the budget year to manage maintenance expenditures to ensure that target goals are met or expenses are below budgeted levels.
  • Administers and manages compliance with plant and corporate policies, procedures and practices.
  • Participates in the administrative updating of operating instruction manuals, technical references, prints and engineering drawings and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
  • Oversees the maintenance crew, including work assignments, task designation, hiring, promotions, timekeeping, performance management, disciplinary actions and separation for Maintenance employees.
  • Develops and delivers plant system and equipment training to new and existing Maintenance crew members.
  • Represents plant as Outage Authority and process subject matter expert in support of corporate activities and initiatives
  • Ensures housekeeping responsibilities of Maintenance crew to meet or exceed expectations.
  • Promotes safety awareness by adhering to company and site-specific safety requirements, identifying hazards, taking corrective action and supporting safety meetings, training and plant safety programs as required.


Working Conditions:
  • This position requires the ability to safely use, handle and inspect equipment containing (and perform maintenance in close proximity to sources of), hazardous energy, hazardous chemicals and hazardous wastes as those terms are defined under various safety and environmental regulations.
  • The position requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment for the hazards identified above. In the employee's normal immediate work area, this position requires the employee to be routinely familiar with, and to appropriately respond to, the hazards identified above, including, but not limited to repairs on equipment containing chemicals, containment of chemical leaks, response to electrical interruptions, etc. This response would encompass appropriate personal protection techniques, the following of safety procedures such as (but not limited to) lock out/tag out procedures, and the following of environmental procedures.
  • The Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and may also receive direction or be assigned other work duties from other members of company management.
  • The position requires availability for emergency 24 hour on call maintenance.


Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of power plant operations or maintenance experience or
  • Baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, and 7 years of equivalent experience in a related field
  • The position is a DOT PHMSA covered position and requires the successful candidate to pass a preemployment DOT drug screen and drug and alcohol testing background check. Once hired, employee will be a participant in the NRG DOT Program.


Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience leading/supervising employees in a related field
  • Project Management skills
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in order to solve problems of both a technical and operational nature
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at various levels at the plant.
  • Computer skills, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook (or equivalents).


Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency):
  • Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; climb ladders, stairwells and elevated platforms; enter and work in confined spaces; see, hear, walk and talk effectively; correctly wear and use an air-purifying respirator and other required safety equipment; and lift, carry or move up to 50 pounds, including lifting a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

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Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

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At NRG Energy, you’ll engage in meaningful work that powers communities and fosters environmental stewardship. Our team of professionals is dedicated to leading the energy sector through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. By joining us, you help shape the future of energy, leveraging your skills to make a significant impact.

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NRG Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust career development programs, including leadership training, professional networking opportunities, and diversity training. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Culture of Innovation and Diversity

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Learn more about NRG Energy
Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
NASDAQ
NRG
* Ladders Estimates

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