US$110,000–135,000 /yr
157d ago
US$110,000–135,000 /yr
157d ago
Job description
As a member of our Technical Services team, the Field Service Technician III travels to job sites to perform installation and commissioning of NRG products, and troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and document all products returned by customers. The Field Service Technician III has specialized and comprehensive knowledge of all NRG products.
This position requires a high degree of technical competence, critical thinking skills, application of technical concepts, and a great degree of latitude in judgment. This position reports to the Technical Services Manager. She/he will work in partnership with the Technical Services team to achieve the goals of their department plan that are in line with company values, culture, and philosophies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of NRG Solar Resource Assessment and Monitoring stations and address any maintenance or performance issues.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities, including replacing faulty components and performing tests to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose system failures, utilizing technical knowledge and monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with the NRG technical services, project management, engineering, and operations teams and provide feedback to these teams as appropriate.
- Coordinate closely with the project management and construction teams during the installation and commissioning of new projects.
- Generate reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and equipment conditions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies during all work activities.
- Stay updated with the latest in industry trends and best practices in solar technology and maintenance techniques.
Qualifications
- High School Graduate/Trade School Graduate preferred
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; technical writing experience
- Technical aptitude - requires high level of technical ability and/or training
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Professional and dependable manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with strong attention to detail
- Honesty and accountability
Physical Requirements
- 70% travel across various regions in North America. Some international travel may be required.
- Working in active multi-megawatt solar plants and high voltages.
- Ability to perform mechanical installation of NRG systems which include components that weight 50 pounds.
Compensation range: $30-35/hour based upon experience
Pay & benefits
US$30–35 /hr
About this role
Posted
7 May 2026
Updated
7 May 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Remote
Sectors
Working hours
UTC-05:00
Experience
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
About NRG
Company Overview
Name
NRG Energy, Inc.
HeadquartersHouston, TX, United States
Founded1989
SizeApproximately 16,700 employees globally (source: forbes.com). Revenue of $6.858 billion in 2025 and $17.737 billion in the first half of 2026 (source: nrg.com).
What They Do
NRG Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. power company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers with electricity, natural gas, home services, and demand-response/load-management solutions rather than focusing solely on renewable energy (source: nrg.com). In 2025–2026, NRG expanded significantly by acquiring LS Power, adding approximately 13 GW of natural-gas and dual-fuel generation assets across nine states, as well as CPower’s commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform (source: nrg.com). The company combines retail customer relationships with large-scale generation ownership and flexible demand-side assets, positioning itself uniquely in both supply and load-management economics, with a strong presence in Texas and PJM markets (source: nrg.com). Its retail offerings include home-energy products such as Home Essentials and residential virtual power plant programs, with a 2025 Texas residential VPP target raised to 150 MW (source: investors.nrg.com).
Projects & Track Record
NRG has been actively developing new gas-fired generation projects in Texas through the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) program. Notably, the T.H. Wharton project is a 415 MW facility with a 456 MW nameplate capacity, supported by a $216 million TEF loan at 3% interest, which achieved commercial operation on May 26, 2026 (source: nrg.com). Additionally, NRG has two other TEF projects, Greens Bayou and Cedar Bayou, totaling 1.1 GW in due diligence, backed by loans of $370 million and $562 million respectively, for 443 MW and 689 MW capacities (source: nrg.com). Collectively, these three TEF projects represent 1.5 GW of new generation capacity in Texas, all progressing on time and on budget (source: sec.gov). Earlier in 2025, NRG acquired a 738 MW natural-gas combined-cycle peaking portfolio in Texas from Rockland Capital for $560 million, further expanding its generation footprint (source: investors.nrg.com).
Recent Developments
In a major strategic move, NRG completed the acquisition of LS Power’s portfolio on January 30, 2026, a transaction valued at approximately $12.0 billion enterprise value, including $6.4 billion in cash, $2.8 billion in stock, and $3.2 billion of assumed debt (source: nrg.com). This acquisition effectively doubled NRG’s generation footprint by adding 13 GW of power generation assets and CPower’s virtual power plant platform (source: nrg.com). In 2025, NRG also signed 295 MW of long-term retail agreements to power data centers on two NRG-owned sites in Texas, with initial power deliveries expected in the second half of 2026 and full operation by 2030 (source: investors.nrg.com). The company updated its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $5.325 billion to $5.825 billion following the LS Power transaction close (source: investors.nrg.com).
Working There
NRG offers a wide range of roles across generation operations, retail energy sales, customer service, trading, engineering, project development, finance, legal, and demand-response/distributed-energy operations, reflecting its diverse business model (source: nrg.com). The company emphasizes market-competitive pay, short- and long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families financially, emotionally, socially, and physically (source: nrg.com). Recent expansions, particularly in Texas, have driven hiring demand in generation development, plant operations, commercial origination, and grid/flexibility products, with a focus on Houston and Texas-linked roles (source: nrg.com).
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