Power Plant Controls & I&C Electrical Technician

Vistra Energy; Blackstone, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy in Blackstone, MA seeks a maintenance technician to oversee instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems for a 2-unit GT24 Combined Cycle plant. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration and upkeep to meet safety, reliability, and efficiency goals, with a pay range of $40–$50 per hour depending on experience.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of relevant maintenance experience, familiarity with CMMS/Maximo, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years maintenance experience in power generation facilities.
• Experience with safety rules and environmental regulations.
• Proficient with test equipment and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems with minimum supervision, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shift.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems’ issues.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment, cabling, buswork and storage batteries up to 4160 V.
• Tune and calibrate boiler controls to ensure safe and optimum boiler performance.
• Calibrate turbine controls and turbine valve actuators for safe and optimum turbine performance.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Trade/vocational training

Tools

CMMS Maximo

Electrical testing tools

Power tools

Control systems

Job description

Vistra Energy in Blackstone, MA seeks a maintenance technician to oversee instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems for a 2-unit GT24 Combined Cycle plant. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration and upkeep to meet safety, reliability, and efficiency goals, with a pay range of $40–$50 per hour depending on experience.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of relevant maintenance experience, familiarity with CMMS/Maximo, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.