Plant Technician 3

Vistra Corp.; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC in Dayville, CT, seeks a skilled Plant Operator/Maintenance professional to sustain and repair plant equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and system inspections, while collaborating with site management to optimize equipment performance and reliability. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related experience in plant operations or maintenance.
• Tier 2 completion in primary skill for position.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• State license as recognized by MA/OH if applicable.
• Computer-based skills and effective communication.
• Must be a POSS/MASS candidate per program.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in maintenance of plant equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and document issues; assist in resolution on shift.
• Perform daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, and repair work.
• Decide and recommend repair techniques for plant equipment.
• Conduct excitations system inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Operate material handling equipment and support SOPs.
• Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures including LOTO, JSA, confined space, hot work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Plant operations

Oral & written communication

Independent problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State license (MA, OH)

Tools

POSS/MASS program

Computer skills

Job description

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

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• 4 -6 years related experience
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within primary skill for position job performance measure
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• 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. 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 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

• Dayville, CT
• Connecticut

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.