Coal Plant Operator

About the role

At NRG, we're passionate about creating a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future through innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier. We're looking for creative and talented individuals to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and lubricate coal handling equipment and ash handling cranes.
• Shift barges and railroad cars using pullers and manipulate cables.
• Prepare locomotives for operation and standby, and other related railroad car activities.
• Read, interpret, and implement technical information from manufacturers' manuals and operating procedures.
• Inspect, repair, adjust, service, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain records and input information into computerized systems.
• Perform electrical disconnect switching and grounding; perform electrical and mechanical operations to place equipment in and out of service safely.
• Assist in the planning and layout of jobs, including parts identification and ordering of equipment.
• Conduct shift changes by briefing incoming operators on current plant status and issues.
• Adjust belt scrapers, seals, and side skirting; align feeder belts.
• Monitor equipment condition using control room indicators, field devices, and portable test equipment.
• Utilize computer-based management systems as needed.
• Assist other job classifications as required.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent education.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Three years of previous experience related to power plant operation, maintenance, and operating coal handling equipment is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The position is exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including cold and hot temperatures and moderate to high noise levels. It requires occasional bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, standing, and climbing.