Power Plant Electrician & Maintenance Tech

Luminant; Tatum (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Texas seeks a journey-level Electrician to maintain power plant equipment, including motors, breakers, and high/low voltage systems. You will inspect, repair, and install electrical gear, and support cable/raceway work with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical maintenance (power plant preferred), ability to work overtime and shifts, and strong math/physics knowledge. Union position with company benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience working as an Electrician in a related industry. Prefer 48 months experience in electrical maintenance (Power Plant experience)
• Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test.
• High School education or GED equivalent
• Possess a working knowledge of mathematics and physics
• Possess patience and ability to exercise care when working with small and precision parts
• Must possess basic computer skills needed to perform job functions as needed in a computer based maintenance system.
• Ability to use all hand tools and other various tools.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry heavy loads
• Ability to work in areas involving heights, enclosed spaces, and near or above water
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, and the ability to work shift work
• Good Communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Understand basic AC/DC Circuit Theory, Digital and Analog Circuit Theory, Power Plant Cycle Theory, and Mechanics.
• Inspects, tests, repairs, and installs plant electrical equipment such as leads, buses, breakers, batteries, motors, generators, lighting, winterizing, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, electrical switches, relay control systems, excitation systems, and including electronic equipment such as annunciators, recorders, communications systems, uninterruptable power supplies, battery chargers, turbine supervisory systems, and electronic logic controllers, both analog and digital.
• Builds cable and raceway systems and bends and installs conduit. Pulls and routes control and power cables through raceways, cable trays and conduits. Terminates cables and checks for continuity and accuracy.
• Properly conducts low, medium, and high voltage switching, clearing and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.
• Locates, analyzes and corrects malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Performs switchboard work such as wiring new electrical and electronic devices.
• Acquires a variety of skills to support electrical and electronic activity such as (1) use of computers for communications and research, (2) electrical schematic and blueprint interpretation and analysis, (3) use of code and reference books and specifications, (4) use of precision instruments for electrical, pressure and temperature measurements, (5) precision measuring tools for mechanical fit and shaft alignment, (6) nondestructive examination, (7) welding and cutting, (8) rigging, (9) painting, (10) mechanical drive units, and (11) hydraulics and pneumatics, etc.
• Assists in the keeping of records on electrical and electronic equipment, including inspections and overhaul reports.
• Makes effective use of the maintenance planning tools.
• Complies with safety regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook and supervision.
• Complies with environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policy and supervision
• This is a bargaining unit position represented by IBEW 2337.

Skills

AC/DC Theory

Power Plant

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Wiring/Conduit

Safety Regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Texas seeks a journey-level Electrician to maintain power plant equipment, including motors, breakers, and high/low voltage systems. You will inspect, repair, and install electrical gear, and support cable/raceway work with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical maintenance (power plant preferred), ability to work overtime and shifts, and strong math/physics knowledge. Union position with company benefits.