Plant Technician 1

vst; Graham (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Graham, Texas seeks an entry-level Plant Operator to gain knowledge of the entire plant cycle and operate within specification and environmental regulations.

The role involves reading meters, logging data, reporting issues, and applying mechanical, electrical, and instrument control skills under supervision. SAFE operation and compliance with company procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Reads meters and records data in logs/computers.
• Reports malfunctions or abnormal readings to supervisor.
• Provides mechanical, electrical, and instrument/control skills for maintaining equipment.
• Understands operational relationships of mechanical/electrical equipment to plant systems.
• Performs troubleshooting and assists in problem resolution.
• Follows safety, health and environmental procedures (Lockout/Tagout, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Read meters and log data at specified intervals.
• Report equipment issues to senior operator or supervisor.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumental equipment.
• Understand how plant systems interact with equipment.
• Troubleshoot and document problems; assist resolution.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Utilize maintenance systems and software in daily tasks.

Skills

Meter reading

Data logging

Safety procedures

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Operations knowledge

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Summary

Entry level position responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations working under the direction of experienced Plant Technicians. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

• Reads meters and records data at specified intervals in appropriate logs and computers
• Immediately reports malfunctioning equipment of abnormal meter readings/equipment performance to the senior operator or supervisor and completes the appropriate records.
• Provides mechanical, electrical, and/or instrument and control skills for maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Understands the operational relationships of mechanical/electrical equipment to plant systems.
• Performs troubleshooting, documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered during shift.
• 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.
• Assists with activities of clearances in the electronic clearance system.
• Utilizes the Computer Based Maintenance system and several other computer - based software applications systems.
• Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions.

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.

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

Key Metrics

• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 Job Performance Measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
• 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 Generation Company LLC

Locations

Graham, Texas

Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

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.