Instrument and Electrical Technician

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy, Odessa, TX, is hiring 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. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED plus trade training; Texas journeyman license preferred. You will work a rotating call-out schedule and follow safety procedures. Experience with CMMS (Maximo) and SAP is a plus; heavy industrial electrical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or tech training preferred.
• Texas journeyman electrical license preferred.
• Prior heavy industrial electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults using diagrams, P&IDs and vendor manuals.
• Test and calibrate protective relays, meters, and monitoring equipment.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS (Maximo preferred).
• Support outage activities and safety programs.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading prints/schematics

CMMS (Maximo)

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or military tech training preferred

Texas journeyman license preferred

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Description

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 VFD’s.
• 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 in Maximo and SAP preferred
• Support plant outage activities as required
• Assist in the development and administration of the Lock-Out-Tag-Out program.
• 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.
• 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 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
• 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 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.

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

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