Equipment Specialist Electrician

Vistra Retail Operations Company; Franklin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Management Co LLC in Franklin, Texas is seeking a skilled electrician/plant operator to ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and generating units. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance across motors, breakers, generators, control systems, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and installing a wide range of equipment, interpretation of schematics, and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in electrical maintenance or related fields.
• POSS / MASS exams required for consideration and communication related to testing is sent to candidate's email.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Builds cable and raceway systems and installs conduit.
• Performs switching and grounding for plant auxiliary equipment.
• Locates, analyzes and corrects malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Assists in keeping records on electrical and electronic equipment and inspections.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Schematic interpretation

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant equipment and the entire generating unit. Performs duties involving mechanical and electrical maintenance

Job Description

Inspects, repairs, and maintains various types of plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment. This equipment includes motors, alternators, breakers, generators, burner management, battery systems, communication, valve actuators, and various other devices. Is required to show initiative in area of responsibility.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others.
• Understands basic AC/DC Circuit Theory, Digital and Analog Circuit Theory, Power Plant Cycle Theory, and Mechanics.
• Inspects, tests, repairs, and installs plant electrical equipment such as leads, buses, breakers, batteries, motors, generators, lighting, winterizing, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, electrical switches, relay control generators, lighting, winterizing, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, electrical switches, relay control systems, excitation systems, and including electronic equipment such as annunciators, recorders, communications systems, uninterruptable power supplies, battery chargers, turbine supervisory systems, and electronic logic controllers, both analog and digital.
• Builds cable and raceway systems and bends and installs conduit.
• Pulls and routes control and power cables through raceways, cable trays and conduits. Terminates cables and checks for continuity and accuracy.
• Properly conducts low, medium, and high voltage switching, clearing and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.
• Locates, analyzes and corrects malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs switchboard work such as wiring new electrical and electronic devices.
• Acquires a variety of skills to support electrical and electronic activity such as (1) use of computers for communications and research, (2) electrical schematic and blueprint interpretation and analysis, (3) use of code and reference books and specifications, (4) use of precision instruments for electrical, pressure and temperature measurements, (5) precision measuring tools for mechanical fit and shaft alignment, (6) nondestructive examination, (7) welding and cutting, (8) rigging, (9) painting, (10) mechanical drive units, and (11) hydraulics and pneumatics, etc.
• Assists in the keeping of records on electrical and electronic equipment, including inspections and overhaul reports.
• Makes effective use of the maintenance planning tools.
• Complies with safety regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook and supervision.
• Complies with environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policy and supervision.
• Bargaining unit position represented by IBEW 2337.

Hourly rate $48.77

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High School education or GED equivalent
• Minimum of three years of related experience (Working as an electrician/related fields/classroom education)
• 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. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Oak Grove Management Co LLC

Locations

Franklin, Texas

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

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.