NRG Energy

Operations Manager

NRG Energy$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience as a Control Room Operator (CRO) or in a supervisory role
  • Demonstrated knowledge of combined cycle plant operations and balance of plant systems
  • Familiarity with Siemens T3000 DCS and CMMS (Maximo/SAP)
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols including LOTO and energy control procedures
  • Ability to lead and communicate effectively in a unionized environment
  • Competence in interpreting technical documents like P&IDs and electrical one-lines

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and assign work to Operations personnel during the day shift
  • Provide field leadership during high-risk operational activities
  • Enforce compliance with safety and operational procedures
  • Manage facility operations and respond to abnormal conditions
  • Coordinate Operations interface during outages and major maintenance.
  • Train and mentor operations personnel towards CRO qualification
  • Oversee water chemistry compliance and environmental regulations

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Engagement in safety-first operational culture
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to high-risk operational situations
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing facility
Full Job Description
Location: Ironwood Generating Facility - Lebanon, PA

Position Summary

The Day Shift Supervisor - Operations is responsible for direct supervision of plant operations personnel and real-time oversight of a 800 MW 21 combined cycle facility, including Balance of Plant systems and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant. This position provides visible field leadership during day shift activities, reinforces operational discipline, ensures strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, and aligns authority with accountability for plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Leadership
 Directly supervises and assigns work to Operations personnel during day shift.
 Provides field presence during high-risk evolutions (LOTO implementation, startups, shutdowns, outages).
 Enforces plant procedures, Conduct of Operations standards, and safety rules.
 Performs verification walkdowns as required.
 Ensures quality shift turnover and accurate communication of plant status.
 Reviews and approves time-off requests and overtime assignments.
 Holds personnel accountable for performance expectations and procedural compliance.

Operational Oversight
 Manages the operation of a 800 MW 21 combined cycle facility and BOP systems, including ZLD.
 Assumes responsibility for plant operations during assigned shift.
 Oversees the Facility Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) program during shift.
 Directs plant startups, shutdowns, and abnormal condition response.
 Reviews logbooks, journals, and reports to identify trends and risks.
 Maintains compliance with safety, environmental, and NERC requirements.
 Identifies and resolves CEMS issues to prevent environmental excursions.
 Oversees water chemistry compliance for HRSG, cooling tower, boilers, and demin systems.
 Performs operational testing and troubleshooting as required.
 Assumes CRO responsibilities when necessary.

Maintenance & Outage Integration
 Coordinates Operations interface during outages and major maintenance.
 Oversees operational clearance boundaries and equipment configuration.
 Ensures proper execution of switching, isolations, and return-to-service processes.
 Supports CMMS work order prioritization related to operational risk.
 Participates in outage planning and readiness meetings.

Training & Development
 Trains and mentors operations personnel toward CRO qualification.
 Reinforces qualification standards and procedural adherence.
 Supports continuous improvement in operational discipline.
 Assists in procedure review and updates.

Required Skills / Knowledge
 Demonstrated knowledge of combined cycle plant operations (CTGs, STG, HRSG, BOP systems).
 Working knowledge of Siemens T3000 DCS
 Strong understanding of LOTO, switching, and energy control procedures.
 Ability to supervise and lead personnel in a union environment.
 Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
 Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo and SAP preferred) systems and Microsoft Office tools.
 Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, logic diagrams, and electrical one-lines.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience
 Minimum 3-5 years Control Room Operator (CRO) or supervisory experience.
 Strong understanding of Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, instrumentation, and water chemistry.
 Siemens T3000 DCS
 ZLD experience preferred.

Education
 High School diploma or equivalent required.
 Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.

Work Schedule
 Rotating shifts
 Required availability for overtime during outages, forced events, and call-ins.

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

Official description on file with Talent.

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Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
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Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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