New Construction - Commissioning Engineer (Staff thru Principal Consulting)

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. in Irving, Texas is seeking a Commissioning Engineer responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects, ensuring safe and reliable operations. This role will involve verifying project controls and coordinating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of relevant experience, including power plant control systems, and excel in problem-solving and communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience in power generation operations, maintenance, or engineering.
• Ability to influence change through unique solutions.
• Occasional long hours and frequent travel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering/control system design and specifications for projects.
• Establish standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
• Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination.

Skills

Power Plant Control Systems

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Engineer shall coordinate with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations.

Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs.

Please note, location will vary based on project assignment.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance
• Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.
• Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment
• Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources
• Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams)
• Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover
• Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on‑time, on‑budget and within safety and performance requirements
• Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 6+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)
• Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems
• Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences
• Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.
• Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology program
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

• Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:
• Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance
• Production: Direct Commissioning activities to meet corporate goals and objectives of new construction projects
• Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets

Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience.

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas
Texas

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