Power Plant Tech

Vistra Energy; Moss Landing (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy is seeking a skilled individual for the operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant in Moss Landing, California. The role requires monitoring and optimizing plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing maintenance tasks.

Applicants must have 2–4 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and mechanical skills. The position involves 12-hour rotating shifts and may require call-outs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in operations in a power plant.
• Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision.
• Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the facility, optimizing performance.
• Monitor water chemistry parameters for system specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and job safety analyses.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Basic PC skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Man-lifts

Job description

Job Summary Overview

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant, including water treatment systems, circulating water systems, condensate/feedwater systems, heat recovery steam generator systems, turbine systems, gas turbine systems, generator systems, control systems, electrical systems, and various other plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the facility in the control room or field, optimizing Plant performance through established procedures.
• Control all evolutions throughout the plant.
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all plant operation activities by operating plant equipment through established valve line‑ups and system/component operating procedures.
• Monitor water chemistry parameters in support of make‑up water production, cooling water circulation, and ASME guidelines for maintaining boiler and feedwater within specification.
• Master a shift turnover process to ensure a seamless transfer of information to the oncoming shift.
• Actively participate in the behavior‑based safety program and ensure every team member complies with all safety procedures and applicable task‑oriented job safety analyses.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, trade school, military service, or technical school training.
• 2–4 years related experience in operations in a power plant or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Proven mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, weekends, be on call, accept call‑outs and overtime work.
• Basic user PC skills for information processing and management.
• General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation.
• Ability to operate a forklift and man‑lifts as needed.
• Must pass POSS/MASS pre‑employment test.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment, accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges.
• Ability to respond to plant emergencies.
• Ability to perform demanding work at heights under adverse conditions and when participating in emergency activities.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required to complete assigned task.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Location

Moss Landing, California

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company complies with all employment laws and affords equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, 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 an individual with a disability requires assistance submitting an application or wishes to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].