Electrical & Instrument Technician – Power Plant

Vistra Corp.; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra is seeking skilled electricians to support the maintenance team at the Odessa-Ector Power Plant. You will troubleshoot, repair, test, and perform preventive maintenance on plant electrical systems to keep operations safe and reliable.

The role requires reading diagrams, following electrical protection schemes, and using CMMS/SAP tools. Experience with Maximo is preferred, and involvement in outage work and Lock-Out-Tag-Out programs is expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Completion of trade school, military service training programs, or tech training preferred.
• Texas journeyman electrical license preferred.
• Prior electrical experience required; Heavy industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communication skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Ability to read prints/schematics.
• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of CMMS.
• Familiarity with Maximo is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC circuitry, electrical disconnects, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC, UPS, batteries, chargers, inverters, and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection schemes, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and restore equipment safely.
• Test and calibrate protective relays, meters, and monitoring equipment.
• Document maintenance activities, test results, and equipment conditions in the CMMS.
• Support plant outage activities as required.
• Assist in the development and administration of the Lock-Out-Tag-Out program.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Math skills

Verbal communication

Power & precision tools

Read prints/schematics

Safety knowledge

Education

Trade school / tech training

High school diploma or GED

Texas journeyman license preferred

Tools

CMMS

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Vistra is seeking skilled electricians to support the maintenance team at the Odessa-Ector Power Plant. You will troubleshoot, repair, test, and perform preventive maintenance on plant electrical systems to keep operations safe and reliable.

The role requires reading diagrams, following electrical protection schemes, and using CMMS/SAP tools. Experience with Maximo is preferred, and involvement in outage work and Lock-Out-Tag-Out programs is expected.