Plant Technician

Luminant; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra seeks a Plant Technician for the Hays Plant to perform operations, preventive and corrective maintenance ensuring reliable plant equipment. The role operates under site management, focusing on safe and efficient gas plant operations and documentation.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, removal/installation of equipment, and compliance with safety protocols. The position requires a HS diploma, 4–6 years of plant experience, and ability to work varied shifts including outages.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• 4-6 years related experience in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with industrial pumps, motors, fans and bearings.
• Able to work 4x10s or 5x8s; 12-hour shifts during outages.
• Completion of Tier 2 within the primary skill for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure plant equipment operates reliably.
• Troubleshoot, document, and help resolve issues on shift.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment, calibrate and install components as needed.
• Develop and implement plant operating procedures and ensure safety protocols.
• Provide instruction to lower-level employees as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Procedures development

Oral communication

Verbal communication

Team instruction

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Pumps

Motors

Job description

## Plant TechnicianApply: Hays Plant: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 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.