Gas Plant Equipment Technician

Vistra Corp; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC is seeking a Plant Operator for its Hays Plant in Texas. This role focuses on operating and maintaining plant equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting safe and reliable operations under site management direction.

The position requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical knowledge of pumps and motors, and proficiency with PLANT safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4–6 years related experience in power plant or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with industrial pumps, motors, fans, bearings.
• Knowledge of motor and pump alignment; welding knowledge/skills preferred.
• Ability to work varying shifts including 10-hour days or 8-hour days; outages may require 12-hour shifts.
• Completion of Tier 2 within primary skill required.
• Computer-based skills and good verbal communication required.
• Must be a successful candidate on POSS/MASS program as per company process.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment ensuring proper functioning of systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as directed by site management.
• Troubleshoot issues, document findings, and assist in problem resolution on shift.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, repair, and installation of plant equipment and systems.
• Develop and follow plant operating procedures and ensure safety protocols (Lockout/Tagout, JSA, Confined Space, Hot Work).
• Provide instruction to lower level employees as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POSS / MASS program

Job description

Luminant Power LLC is seeking a Plant Operator for its Hays Plant in Texas. This role focuses on operating and maintaining plant equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting safe and reliable operations under site management direction.

The position requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical knowledge of pumps and motors, and proficiency with PLANT safety procedures.