Instrument and Electrical Technician

Vistra Corp.; Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vistra is seeking skilled 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 to keep operations safe and reliable.

The role requires reading diagrams, following electrical protection schemes, and using CMMS/SAP tools. Experience with Maximo is preferred, and involvement in outage work and Lock-Out-Tag-Out programs is expected.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 CMMS.
• Support plant outage activities as required.
• Assist in the development and administration of the Lock-Out-Tag-Out program.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental procedures.

Conocimientos

Math skills

Verbal communication

Power & precision tools

Read prints/schematics

Safety knowledge

Educación

Trade school / tech training

High school diploma or GED

Texas journeyman license preferred

Herramientas

CMMS

Maximo

SAP

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

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.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/.

Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, \"lighting up lives, powering a better way forward\" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.

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.

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