NRG Energy

Manager, Generation Support

NRG Energy • $110K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in heavy industry or power plant operations
  • BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
  • In-depth knowledge of power industry regulations and market dynamics
  • Strong analytical abilities for asset optimization and project finance
  • Demonstrated success in executing internal improvement projects in large organizations

Responsibilities

  • Support budget planning and forecasting for the generation fleet
  • Conduct spend analysis and variance reporting
  • Facilitate project economic analysis and risk ranking
  • Maintain and facilitate updates to the Unit Characteristic (UC) Portal
  • Track and report Lost Margin Opportunity and Commercial Availability
  • Prepare monthly and annual performance metric reports
  • Drive improvements in business management processes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility
  • Opportunities for travel to plant sites
  • Support for personal protective equipment when required at plant locations
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to support NRG's generation fleet. Responsibilities include:
  • Budgeting, forecasting and business planning,
  • Spend analysis and variance reporting,
  • PowerSAM support and project economic analysis,
  • Maintaining Unit Characteristic (UC) Portal and facilitating updates,
  • PowerGADS support, metric tracking, reporting and analysis,
  • Annual Incentive Program (AIP) tracking and reporting,
  • Fleet financial and operational metric benchmarking,
  • Lost Margin Opportunity and Commercial Availability tracking and reporting,
  • Scope 1 & 2 Sustainability reporting, and
  • Summarizing and presenting financial and operational data to executive management.


This role requires a strong technical understanding of conventional power generation assets combined with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively across various functional groups.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities require cross functional training in Operations Planning & Analysis and Business Management.

Operations Planning & Analysis

  • Manage PowerSAM and fleetwide guidance in the creation of PowerSAM project economic analyses and risk ranking to ensure consistent project prioritization and decision analysis,
  • Work closely with Engineering and Plant Operations to ensure that project benefit assumptions are accurate and reflect current plant operating parameters,
  • Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance and 302 certifications for PowerSAM controls.
  • Maintain the Unit Characteristic (UC) Portal and facilitate updates and approval workflow,
  • Calculate, track and report on Lost Margin Opportunity and Commercial Availability,
  • Provide monthly PowerGADS support, event tracking and metric reporting,
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a methodology for tying key performance drivers to improvement or cost initiatives,
  • Assemble, prepare, and submit annual plant benchmarking metrics for the fleet,
  • Utilize multiple data sources to collect, consolidate and analyze plant data and disseminate information to meaningful reports and/or presentations to executive management,
  • Prepare training material and conduct training across the generation fleet on PowerSAM, Unit Characteristics, and PowerGADS.
  • Support the M&A process for asset sales,
  • Develop, manage, and track the plant AIP metric process,
  • Summarize and present monthly, quarterly, and annual performance metric reporting,
  • Utilize data sources for ad hoc reporting,
  • Design and implement tools, develop dashboards and visualizations to facilitate the timely communication and reporting of data that leads to more effective and efficient decision making,
  • Support the Asset Integrity Process, Registry, Equipment Scorecard and Dashboard,
  • Provide the required support for the filing of the 10Q and 10K reports, and
  • Provide the required support for annual Scope 1 and Scope 2 Sustainability reporting.


Business Management

  • Lead and drive the budgeting, forecasting and business planning process across the generation fleet,
  • Provide support and training to plant business analysts and managers,
  • Provide the tools and templates required for budgeting, reforecasting, and various reporting,
  • Assist in the preparation and review of financial results, forecasting activities and variance reporting in coordination with FP&A (FPR, SAP, PowerSAM, Plant Characteristics, and Planned Outage Schedules),
  • Accurately track, evaluate, and report on NRG's Labor, Base O&M, VOM, Major Maintenance, Maintenance Capex and Environmental Capex,
  • Work with plant business managers on monthly, quarterly, year-to-date, and full year spend analysis and variance reporting,
  • Develop and improve on business management processes especially around data automation,
  • Assist in ad hoc analysis that ensures the fleet and stations have an effective spend plan to achieve Major Maintenance and Capital Expenditures,
  • Summarize and present monthly, quarterly, and annual performance financial reporting,
  • Manage the Forecast Portal and Dashboards for reporting on FPR adjustments when outside of a forecast month,
  • Prepare regional financial reports for the VPs of Operations,
  • Effectively convert financial data to meaningful information for executive management, and Provide the required environmental capex support for the filing of the 10Q and 10K reports.


Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid work environment located in Texas.
  • Travel outside of hybrid work environment will be common, however, weekend travel is not common.
  • Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary especially during critical issue resolution and to achieve project milestones.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Five to ten years relevant, heavy industry or conventional power plant experience.
  • BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or related quantitative field


Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or related quantitative field.
  • 10+ years of industry experience with at least 5 years or more directly related to plant operations or heavy industry required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the power industry including power and commodity markets, rules, and regulations and how these affect/impact plant operations.
  • Strong operations background that includes asset optimization, investment, and project finance analysis.
  • Demonstrated track record in delivering internal improvement projects in a large and diverse organization.


Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. PowerBI experience and dashboard development is a plus.
  • Proficiency, or willing to develop proficiency, in specialized NRG business applications such as PowerSAM, PowerGADS, FPR, UC portal, OSS and SAP.
  • Decision making, problem solving, analytical analysis and critical thinking skills required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required as well as the ability to work collaboratively across various functional groups This will be demonstrated across large and small groups of peers or superiors.
  • Will be highly organized and able to prioritize deadlines in work-intensive environments.
  • Will remain focused and calm in the face of distractions and changing priorities and will have the ability to influence others to do the same.


Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency):

  • Requires travel to plant sites up to 35% of the time to perform job duties and responsibilities.
  • Required to follow and use all appropriate personal protective equiepment if working in a plant environment at all times.

Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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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.

NRG Energy Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

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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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, NRG Energy offers a range of job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and polish your skills. Our positions span from technical roles in energy management to leadership tracks in corporate functions. Each role is crucial in driving our mission of a sustainable energy future.

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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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