Plant Technician

Vistra Corp.; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Forney, Texas, is seeking a Plant Operator to maintain basic operation of plant systems and assist skilled technicians, working to meet environmental regulations and safety standards.

The role emphasizes learning functions, performing maintenance, and supporting safe, reliable plant operation, with 2–4 years of related experience and a high school diploma; candidates must pass POSS/MASS and PT1-E, and have basic computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Tier 1 job performance measures in Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must meet PT1-E, POSS/MASS exam prior to interview.
• Position level based on skill and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting of plant equipment and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, and installation/removal of plant equipment and structures.
• Provide skills for maintaining equipment at the plant.
• Conduct clearances under direction of a senior operator or supervisor.
• Utilize hand, power, precision or machine tools to support safe operations.
• Maintain knowledge of electronic control systems and computers.
• Follow safety and environmental regulations in all phases of work.

Skills

Plant operations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and perform operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations and will work under the direction of skilled Plant Technicians.

Responsible for continuing to learn the proper function and perform maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Required duties depend upon the particular field requiring skills for advancement.
• Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
• Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
• Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
• Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers
• Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work
• 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

• 2 -4 years of related experience
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-E
• Successful completion of POSS/MASS exam REQUIRED prior to interview
• Level of position will be based on skill-level and experience of candidate

Key Metrics

• Progression of skill within primary skill set.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.
• 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

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Forney, Texas, Texas

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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