Power Plant Tech/Control Room Operator

Vistra Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy is seeking a Plant Operator to manage overall plant operations from the Control Room, including start-ups/shuts, alarms, and equipment issues. You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operation of gas plant systems, supporting commercial commitments.

The role requires troubleshooting expertise, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Power plant experience preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures (Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument and Controls).
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Demonstrate standard computer-based skills.
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills.
• Independent knowledge of troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• POSS/MASS pre-employment test required.

Responsibilities

• Assist/perform troubleshooting of plant equipment and preventive/corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning.
• Carry out daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
• Maintain equipment knowledge across electronic control systems and computers.
• Follow safety and environmental regulations including Lockout Tagout and other procedures.
• Respond to alarms, coordinate maintenance, and support safe operation in line with commercial commitments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Decision making under pressure

POSS/MASS program eligibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall operations to include operating, monitoring, and controlling the status of all power plant systems from the Control Room. Executes plant shut-down and start ups, responds to alarms and equipment issues, coordinates maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Key Accountabilities

Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures. Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant. Performs clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor. Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments. Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers. Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work. Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• 2 -4 years of related experience
• Power plant experience preferred
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• Independent knowledge of troubleshooting
• Ability to work well under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position.
• All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

Additional Information

• Must be flexible to changing conditions and situations.
• Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.
• When required for operation, maintenance or safety emergencies must be able to quickly access all areas of the plant including confined spaces, high elevations and hot areas.
• Must be able to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and variations in color.
• Must have manual dexterity required to operate keyboards, pushbuttons, dials and valves.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined space as required to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs of weight.
• Ability to pass respirator physical and fit test.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and other documents.
• Independently prioritize the workload and multitask to achieve completion of assigned tasks on time.
• Interact with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage external relationships with vendors and other contractors.
• Must be able to successfully pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test.
• Position can be filled at level 1-4 depending on skill and experience.

Key Metrics

• Progression of skill within primary skill set.
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.
• Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without.

Job Family Plant Operations Company Luminant Power LLC

Locations Ontelaunee Plant Pennsylvania

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country.

Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/.

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