Power Plant Control Room Technician

Vistra Energy; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy's Ontelaunee Plant in Reading, PA seeks a Power Plant Technician/Control Room Operator responsible for monitoring and controlling all plant systems from the Control Room, executing starts and stops, and responding to alarms. You will coordinate with maintenance, ensure safe operations, and uphold environmental and safety standards.

Requirements include 2-4 years of power plant experience, a high school diploma or GED, ability to read instrumentation, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of related power plant experience preferred.
• Demonstrate standard computer-based skills and basic operations knowledge.
• Possess strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant systems from the Control Room.
• Execute plant startup and shutdown, respond to alarms and issues.
• Coordinate maintenance and align with current plant conditions.
• Ensure safe, effective, and reliable plant operation under regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of electronic control systems and instrumentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Oral & verbal communication

Computer skills

Decision making under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Instrumentation tools

Job description

Vistra Energy's Ontelaunee Plant in Reading, PA seeks a Power Plant Technician/Control Room Operator responsible for monitoring and controlling all plant systems from the Control Room, executing starts and stops, and responding to alarms. You will coordinate with maintenance, ensure safe operations, and uphold environmental and safety standards.

Requirements include 2-4 years of power plant experience, a high school diploma or GED, ability to read instrumentation, and proficiency with