Power Plant Operations Technician

Vistra Retail Operations Company; Poolville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC in Poolville, Texas seeks an Operations Technician to operate and maintain facility equipment, perform outages related maintenance, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations in compliance with safety and environmental rules. You will monitor plant equipment, record readings, and participate in training as required.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, basic PC skills, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proven mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, on-call, overtime.
• Basic PC skills for information processing.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to operate a forklift and man-lifts as needed.
• POSS / MASS program eligibility required for consideration.
• Be able to conduct thermal and water plant chemistry.
• Complete Tier 3 qualifications for operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems.
• Maintain shift operating logs and records.
• Perform equipment rounds and report abnormal conditions.
• Assist in development of standard operating procedures.
• Follow safe work practices and identify hazards.
• Use CMMS to document deficiencies, schedule work, order materials.
• Complete plant training and assist in training others.
• Unload and handle bulk chemicals, take samples for analysis.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Basic PC skills

Supervised work capability

12-hour rotating shifts

Safety and environmental knowledge

Forklift operation

Interpreting instrument readings

Plant supervision readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school / technical training

Military service or technical school training

Tools

Fork lift operation

Man-lifts operation

Job description

Luminant Power LLC in Poolville, Texas seeks an Operations Technician to operate and maintain facility equipment, perform outages related maintenance, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations in compliance with safety and environmental rules. You will monitor plant equipment, record readings, and participate in training as required.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, basic PC skills, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.