Power Plant Technician – Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E)

Vistra Corp.; Blackstone (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Power LLC in Blackstone, MA seeks a maintenance technician to oversee instrumentation, controls, electrical and mechanical systems of a two-unit GT24 Combined Cycle plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient energy generation.

The role covers routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of boiler and turbine controls, and maintaining records per safety and environmental guidelines. On-site work, with potential overtime, emphasizes safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining power generation facility equipment and controls.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental rules in electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, repair and install motors, generators, transformers, switches, and switchgear up to 4160 volts.
• Calibrate boiler and turbine controls for safe and optimum performance.
• Maintain records of maintenance history and compliance with CEMS requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school graduate

Trade school / technical training

CMMS knowledge (Maximo)

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Industrial test equipment

Job description

If 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

Job Summary

This position will function to maintain the instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems of a two unit GT24 Combined Cycle plant to meet the specific energy generation requirements of the Vistra system in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

This position will pay between $40 - $50 per hour depending upon experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on the plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems with minimum supervision, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shift.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolution of plant instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical systems’ issues.
• Inspect, repair, install and remove various types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment, cabling, buswork and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts.
• Tune and calibrate boiler controls to ensure safe and optimum boiler performance.
• Calibrate turbine controls and turbine valve actuators for safe and optimum turbine performance.
• Maintain and calibrate all plant instrumentation to provide reliable operational information to operations and support personnel.
• Document and maintain records of instrumentation, control, electrical and mechanical maintenance history.
• Maintains CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) in accordance with state and federal compliance guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control/PLC equipment and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment as well as safety policies and procedures, especially in the areas of LOTO, chemical handling, heavy equipment, rotating machinery, confined spaces.
• Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, gas and steam turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, alignment, etc.).
• Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators and related equipment, piping systems (valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, etc.), and lube oil, analysis, filtration & hydraulic oil systems
• Must be able to locate, trouble‑shoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, trade school, related military service training programs or technical training school programs
• 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.
• 4- 6 years maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field is preferred
• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance.
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; sitting; climbing; stooping and crouching; kneeling; reaching; pushing; pulling; grasping; talking; lifting and hearing
• The job also requires carrying, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Worker will be exposed to temperatures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit; equipment noise greater than 85 dbl; and hazards such as high‑pressure steam lines.
• The job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions while exposed to heat, cold, operating machinery, energized wires, loud noise, dust, grease, oil and fumes.
• Capable of using computer, telephone, radio, hand‑held tools, power equipment, etc.
• Must be able to frequently climb stairs; climb ladders to and work from elevated platforms and walkways at elevations of 75 feet or more.
• Will be required to occasionally work in tight and confined spaces.
• Ability to enter and work in a confined space.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, chemical suits, and high voltage protective equipment).
• Ability to work call out maintenance.
• Ability to hear audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment, and portable radio communication.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• Must be available and able to work overtime as assigned.
• Level of position will be determined by applicable education and experience.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent, trade school, related military service training programs or technical training school programs
• 4 - 6 years or more maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field is preferred.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity of Maximo preferred.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Blackstone, MA

Massachusetts

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