Plant Technician

Vistra Energy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy is seeking a Plant Technician at the Independence Plant in New York. The role involves performing operations functions and maintaining plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. Preferred candidates will have 4-6 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $45 and $48 based on experience and requires working in a 12-hour rotating shift environment, adhering to safety and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related experience.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Independent knowledge of troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting on plant equipment.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Implement plant operating procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Oral Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

## Plant TechnicianApplylocations: Independence Planttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40015852If 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**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. This role will pay between $45 to $48 per hour depending upon experience.**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*\*Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.***Education, Experience & Skill Requirements**•4 -6 years years related experience•Minimum of High School diploma or GED equivalent•Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift required•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 and **all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.***