Plant Technician 3

Vistra Corp.; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC in Dayville, CT, is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to perform maintenance and operations on gas plant equipment. You will work under site management to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant function.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols such as LOTO and JSA. Candidates should have 4–6 years of related experience, a high school diploma, and relevant licenses; POSS/MASS program eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years related experience.
• Completion of Tier 2 within primary skill for position performance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• State license as recognized by MA or OH.
• Demonstrate computer-based skills.
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills.
• Independent knowledge of troubleshooting.
• Must be a successful candidate on the POSS / MASS program.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in the primary skill and maintaining plant equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting, documentation, and assists in resolving problems.
• Performs daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment.
• Decides repair techniques for plant equipment and communicates with peers and 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 and provides instruction when needed.
• Adheres to safety, health and environmental procedures including LOTO, JSA, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Independent troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tier 2 certification within primary skill

State license (MA, OH)

Tools

POSS / MASS program

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

In addition to the above, other duties include:

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

Company Culture

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Disability Accommodations

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.