DOTP-Head Operator

Job Summary:

Maintain megawatt generation demands of our Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) while operating the unit in a safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound manner. Coordinates work efforts of Plant Operators to ensure all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner, to protect the safety of personnel and equipment.

• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and acts as a positive role model, accepts responsibility for crew activities.
• Assist in providing skill enhancement training to other personnel, and on-the-job training to Plant Operators.
• Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations.
• Oversee the safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound operation of equipment.
• Properly operate from the Control Room, boilers, main turbines, generators, plant auxiliary equipment, and systems during normal and emergency operation controlling flow and processing of electrical energy.

• Normal office environmental and/or power plant environment out-of-doors work environment. Out-of-doors environment at generating plant work locations includes:
• Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations up to 250 feet.
• Performance of duties requires response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week and working irregular shifts.
• Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and climbing stairs to reach safety shelters.
• Establish facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted.
• Contact lenses are not permitted except for specific medical reasons.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge of English, mathematics, and grammar.
• Successful completion of Plant Operator Training Program to include on-the-job training or equivalent experience and skill to include on-the-job training (3 years).
• Successful completion of Control Room Operations Training Program or successful demonstration of Control Board Operations through on-the-job training (Gas Plants)
• The position is a DOT PHMSA covered position and requires the successful candidate to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and drug and alcohol testing background check, and once placed will be a participant in the NRG DOT Program.

• Knowledge of steam power plant system operations and basic power plant principles to daily decision making and work tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate various switches and valves and the effect each has on the total operation.
• Ability to work without supervision inspection while carrying out duties.
• Ability to perform multiple task or assignments at the same time.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions to resolve them based on skill area knowledge of plant operations and equipment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment to direct activities of others and provide job instructions. Influences others toward action or a particular point of view.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, clients, and vendors, equipment, plant, or system conditions.
• Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to perform flow, pressure and meter calculation.
• Ability to operate computer systems to receive, analyze, comprehend and input data.
• Ability to learn mechanical & electrical controls, equipment and power plant equipment operation.
• Ability to monitor, record, and analyze data available through the use of shift logs, instruments, recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, procedures and technical manuals.
• Ability to assist others in performance testing.
• Ability…