Plant Technician

Vistra Corp.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Plant Technician to perform operations and preventive maintenance on gas plant equipment under site management guidance. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation and maintenance within a gas fleet environment.

The candidate will troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair plant systems, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures. A high school diploma or GED and 4–6 years in a related industrial setting are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4-6 years experience in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with industrial sized pumps, motors, fans, bearings.
• Ability to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days; outages may require 12-hour days or nights.
• Must complete Tier 2 within primary skill for job performance measure and pass POSS/MASS exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and installation of plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and document issues and assist in problem resolution on shift.
• Operate material handling equipment and maintain equipment relationships to plant systems.
• Develop and implement plant operating procedures and ensure adherence to safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial pumps

Industrial motors

Welding

Job description

## Plant TechnicianApplylocations: Hays Planttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: 40015405If 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.**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 and experience.**Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:* Minimum of High School diploma or GED equivalent* 4 -6 years related experience in a power plant or industrial setting (possibly heavy equipment)* Familiarity with industrial sized pumps, motors, fans, bearings* Knowledge of motor alignments and pump alignment, welding knowledge/skills required* Position requires ability to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days; during plant outages 12 hour days or nights required; Call-outs and after-hours support are part of this position* Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within primary skill for position job performance measure* 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.**Job Family**Plant Operations**Company**Luminant Power LLC**Locations**Hays PlantTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****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.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**### About UsVistra (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.Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra.