Power Plant Technician - Control Room Operator

TXU Energy; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra’s Ontelaunee Plant in Reading, PA seeks a Control Room Operator to oversee operations from the control room, including startups, shutdowns, and responding to alarms. You will coordinate maintenance activities and ensure safe, reliable plant performance. Prior power plant experience and the POSS/MASS program are required.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Training and safety protocols are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Power plant experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must pass POSS/MASS pre-employment testing.
• Must pass respirator physical and fit test.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control power plant systems from the control room.
• Execute plant shutdowns and startups and respond to alarms.
• Coordinate maintenance with field staff and monitor plant conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental procedures including LOTO and JSA.

Skills

Power plant experience

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Oral and verbal communication

Decision making under pressure

POSS/MASS eligibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Precision tools

Machine tools

Job description

## Power Plant Technician - Control Room OperatorApply: Reading, PA: Ontelaunee Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 40016655If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**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.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities:*** Required duties depend upon the particular field requiring skills for advancement.* 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* Perform 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