Power Plant Construction Field Engineer - Electrical

Vistra Corp.; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

401k match

Comprehensive benefits

Term life insurance

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead analysis and implementation of generation technologies for Vistra operations and development in Texas.

Responsibilities include supporting commercial, environmental and reliability initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert, and guiding technology applications at operating or development plants with a focus on economic justification and strategic engineering directions.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience.
• SME recognized within Vistra with broad technical resource value.

Responsibilities

• Technical support for development of commercial/environmental/reliability efforts in new tech.
• Serve as SME in areas valuable to Vistra.
• Support operations in applying technologies at plants in operation or development.
• Conduct complex root cause analysis.
• Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.
• Develop other employees in areas of expertise as needed.
• Contribute to economic justification/analysis for projects.
• Contribute to engineering strategies and initiatives.

Skills

Fleetwide technical support

Technical leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

If 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.

About the Role

General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development. Plan and manage long range programs and third party resources to meet Luminant strategic objectives. Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.
• Subject matter expert in areas of value to Vistra.
• Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development.
• Perform complex root cause analysis.
• Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.
• May be responsible for developing other employees in areas of expertise.
• Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects.
• Actively contributes to development and execution of company engineering strategies for engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline, preferably electrical.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements.
• Recognized within Vistra as a SME. Known and used by many as a technical resource.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.
• Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies.
• Extensive experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries.
• Mastery of fundamental scientific principles.
• Strong overall business acumen.
• Communication – Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies.
• Organization, Planning and Control – Must be able to plan and execute corporate programs.
• Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Required Skills

• Industry contributor in field of expertise to represent Vistra interests and increase knowledge of new technologies.
• Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis.
• Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction.

Pay range and compensation package

Annual pay range between $90,000 - $150,000 depending on skills/experience. This role is also eligible for annual bonus, profit sharing, 6% of base match toward the employee’s 401k, and comprehensive benefits, and term life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.