Operations Technician

Vistra Corp; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC is seeking a Plant Operator/Technician to maintain and service plant equipment at a Gas Plant in Monahans, TX. The role emphasizes safe, reliable operation under site management guidance and requires hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to adhere to stringent safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related experience.
• Tier 2/3 qualification as applicable to the role.
• Must have basic computer skills and strong verbal communication.
• Independent troubleshooting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, document, and assist in problem resolution on shift.
• Maintain equipment, calibrate, repair, and install as needed.
• Develop and follow plant operating procedures with safety focus.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout, JSA, confined space and PPE rules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

State license (MA, OH)

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing operations functions, preventive and corrective maintenance as applicable to job function to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment will work under the direction of site management.
This position is responsible for the proper function and maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Proficient in primary skill required of position
• Proficient skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Performs troubleshooting and documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered on shift
• Performs daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and systems.
• Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, plant management.
• Conducts excitation system inspections and preventive maintenance
• Proficient in operating material handling equipment
• Develops and implements plant operating procedures
• Understands relationship of equipment to plant systems
• May provide instruction and teaching to lower level employees
• 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

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• 4 -6 years related experience
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within primary skill for position job performance measure
• Minimum of High School diploma or GED
• If applicable, candidate will hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body of that particular state (MA, OH)
• Demonstrate computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• Independent knowledge of troubleshooting

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.

Key Metrics

• Satisfactory completion of Tier 3 training and qualification requirements
• Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

**Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.**

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Monahans, Texas

Texas

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