Industrial I&C Plant Technician: Operations & Maintenance

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Odessa, Texas, seeks a Plant Operator to help operate gas plant equipment safely and reliably under supervision. The role emphasizes learning, maintenance, and adherence to environmental regulations.

Requirements include a minimum of two years related experience, POSS/MASS program participation, and a high school diploma or GED. Strong computer skills and effective written/spoken communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.
• Successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/POSS / MASS program.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-E

Responsibilities

• Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
• Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
• Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers
• Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE
• Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as: MODBUS TCP, DNP3, OPC
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams
• Familiarity with thin client architecture
• Knowledge of how SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems can be integrated
• Basic understanding of NERC CIP requirements

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POSS / MASS program

Job description

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Odessa, Texas, seeks a Plant Operator to help operate gas plant equipment safely and reliably under supervision. The role emphasizes learning, maintenance, and adherence to environmental regulations.

Requirements include a minimum of two years related experience, POSS/MASS program participation, and a high school diploma or GED. Strong computer skills and effective written/spoken communication are essential.