Combustion Turbine Technician II

Date: Sep 14, 2026 | Location: Boling‑lago, TX 77420 | Company: NRG

Job Summary

The IC&E/Combustion Turbine Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, controls, and electrical systems at the plant in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant manner and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of all plant systems and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and shut down mechanical and electrical equipment, including distributed control systems, to meet operational goals.
• Maintain high safety standards and environmental compliance, including hazardous materials handling and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support electrical switching up to 230 kV.
• Assist in training, procedure development, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiently use SAP for maintenance and inventory, interpret technical data, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners (e.g., CAISO, SCE, AEP, CenterPoint, TCEQ, TexasRE, & ERCOT).
• Perform dual roles as Control Room Operator and Outside Operator, handling operation, maintenance, performance monitoring, plant water testing and treatment, record creation and maintenance, extensive PC and distributed control system use.
• Perform switching of electrical equipment up to 230 kV.
• Perform other assigned independent, team, or shift activities including industrial safety program activities, routine maintenance tasks, housekeeping, facility preservation, and any other directed tasks.

Working Conditions

Power plant environment—work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with Heat Stress procedures. Work around large rotating equipment, energized electrical equipment in high‑noise areas, and/or in confined spaces, on elevations in excess of 250 feet, or from platforms at heights of 5 feet or greater. Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial devices.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and 3 years related power plant experience, OR an Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or related field and 2 years related industrial/process experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Successful candidates must receive a rating of “Recommended” on the NRG pre‑employment assessment test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation systems, preferably PLC, ABB and Bailey DCS or comparable industry.

Skills and Abilities

• Technical proficiency: skilled in reading and interpreting logic diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals; experienced with DCS, PLCs, and plant monitoring systems.
• Problem solving & decision making: strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to make sound decisions independently in high‑pressure situations.
• Safety & compliance: knowledgeable in Lockout/Tagout procedures, emergency protocols, and plant safety standards.
• Teamwork & communication: effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; able to lead, collaborate, and influence others in a team environment.
• Operational versatility: capable of multitasking, performing calculations, and learning complex mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision.
• Detailed knowledge of power plant IC&E systems, including instrumentation, controls, and electrical skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be prepared to work irregular or rotating shifts and respond to emergency callouts 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Ability to work in mentally stressful environments and react to crises requiring immediate action.
• Daily work requires walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, climbing, and using hand tools (up to 25 lb) above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs.
• Lift, carry, position and use tools/equipment weighing up to 50 lb in awkward positions; swing sledge hammers, stoop and bend to reach valves, pull on chain‑falls or come‑a‑longs.
• Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating equipment.
• Frequent jarring of the body may occur.
• Work with and around hazardous and non‑hazardous materials; must wear required PPE (steel‑toed boots, respirators, goggles, safety glasses, etc.).
• Ability to discern assorted colors.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace and conducts periodic random testing as permitted by law.