Auxiliary Operator III - Kincaid

TXU Retail Services Company; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vistra is hiring an Auxiliary Operator III for our plant in Kincaid, Illinois. This entry-level developmental role provides training under experienced operators and supervisors.

The position includes a pay rate of $42.47 per hour, with eligibility for employee and dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance. The role involves operating boiler auxiliary equipment, performing electrical switching up to 4000 volts, and supporting safety and environmental training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior operations or maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant fundamentals (chemistry, physics, electricity, math) preferred.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Work environment may require respirator use.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May work in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
• POSS/MASS program candidacy required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation of boiler auxiliary equipment and systems.
• Support higher level operators with complex tasks.
• Perform electrical switching up to 4000 volts.
• Assist with housekeeping, lubrication, and light maintenance.
• Support station fire brigade as needed.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and normal operation activities.
• Complete required safety and environmental training.
• Operate station vehicles as needed.
• Respond safely to abnormal operating conditions.

Skills

Shift work ability

Respirator use

Physical strength (50 lbs)

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training (power plants)

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

Job Summary

The Auxiliary Operator III assists with the safe and efficient operation of the station’s generating units at a fossil fuel power plant. This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and assignments from higher level auxiliary operators and supervisors. This role will pay $42.47 per hour. This role is also eligible for Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their eligible dependents.

Key Accountabilities

• Assists with the operation of boiler auxiliary equipment, e.g. slag handling systems, recycle water handling systems, gas recirculating fans, fire protection systems and building heating & cooling systems.
• Assists higher level Auxiliary Operators with more complex systems and activities.
• Performs electrical switching up to 4000 volts.
• Performs housekeeping, lubrication and light maintenance support.
• Functions as a member of the station fire brigade wearing all appropriate fire fighter gear including a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Assists other classifications and departments with any required work.
• Perform operational activities required to support the start-up, shutdown, and normal operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Successfully complete all required safety and environmental training.
• Operate station vehicles such as forklifts and trucks.
• Respond to abnormal operating situations in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.
• Works a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, high voltage protective equipment, firefighter gear, etc.)
• Incumbent must maintain the physical ability to function as a member of the fire brigade.
• Must be able to perform additional duties as assigned by plant management.

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior operations or maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of power plant fundamentals in chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics preferred
• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift
• Work environment requires the ability to don a respirator for some duties
• Performs repetitive and non-repetitive duties requiring lifting, push/pull, stretching, bending and twisting
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling requires a minimum ability of 50 pounds
• May work in temperatures below freezing in winter months and above 110 degrees in summer months in parts of the plant
• May work at heights off of a platform or scaffold and may work in a pit or other confined spaces
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position
• All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree related to power plants or other relevant industry, technical degree, or relevant military experience
• Possess an understanding of complex mechanical, electrical and thermal processes
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instruments manuals
• The ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions while exposed to heat, cold, operating machinery, energized wires, loud noise, dust, grease, oil and fumes
• Ability to interact with co-workers and all levels of management in a professional manner

Grade/level of position will be dependent on experience/skills

Location

Kincaid, Illinois, Illinois

Company

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) – Company Overview

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the US, with a capacity of approximately 41000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.

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