Instrument and Electrical Technician

Vistra Corp.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is hiring electricians to join the maintenance team at the Odessa‑Ector Power Plant. The ideal candidate will manage preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on electrical systems and equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant electrical experience, and a Texas journeyman license preferred. This position involves physical labor and working in varying environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Prior electrical experience required; heavy industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in confined spaces.
• Must possess basic math skills and be proficient with power and precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and restore equipment safely.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Ability to read diagrams

Knowledge of safety rules

Verbal communication skills

Proficiency with power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas journeyman electrical license

Trade school or military training

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Vistra is seeking electricians to support the maintenance team at the Odessa‑Ector Power Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and performing preventive maintenance on plant electrical systems.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Experience with Maximo and SAP is preferred.
• Support plant outage activities as required.
• Assist in the development and administration of the Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out program.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental procedures related to plant operations and maintenance, including Lockout/Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
• Will be on a rotating call‑out schedule.
• Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required. Completion of trade school, military service training programs, or technical 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 and schematics.
• Must have knowledge of safety and environmental rules related to electrical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo is preferred.
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
• Experience working on both AC and DC power.
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program to be considered for this position. The 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in an industrial environment.
• Work in hot, cold, and noisy environments as required.

Job Family: Plant Operations

Company: Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations: Odessa, Texas, Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Disability Accommodations

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