Protection & Control Tech- Liberty

Vistra Corp.; Eddystone (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a qualified candidate responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment for Fossil Generation Facilities. You will perform testing of protective relays and ensure functionality of metering equipment.

The candidate must possess a high school diploma and significant field experience, focusing on ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with protocols. This role is based in Eddystone, PA, with responsibilities including outage support and interfacing with contractors.

Qualifications

• Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program.
• Significant field experience in P&C services.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Plant protective relaying and control circuits.
• Perform functionality tests and calibration of equipment.
• Interface with plant I&C personnel.

Skills

Calibrating protection equipment

Troubleshooting control systems

Testing electromechanical devices

Working with schematic diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of P&C S*T*A*R program

Six years as a P&C Technician

Job description

Job Summary

Under minimum guidance of Lead P&C Technicians: Responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment for Fossil Generation Facilities.

Perform testing of electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays.

Perform testing of instrument transformers, transducers, meters and associated equipment.

Using schematic diagrams and system knowledge, troubleshoot and repair system protection control equipment and relays.

Complete all documentation on projects and field work.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintenance of all Plant protective relaying and associated control circuits (including testing, calibration, functional tests, trouble shooting, and installation of upgrades), such as:
• Generator relaying
• Main Power Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer, Start-up/Standby Transformer relaying
• All medium voltage switchgear relaying and transfer schemes
• Plant/Switchyard interface relaying
• Maintenance of Plant Metering:
• MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installations
• Voltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducer calibrations and testing of associated equipment
• Maintenance of ancillary equipment:
• Emergency bearing oil pump test
• Current transformer meggar test
• Outage support:
• Interface with plant I&C personnel

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program
• Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program and six (6) years as a P&C Technician or acceptable job related experience.
• Significant amount of time in the field performing P&C services
• Routine travel away from home
• Extended work hours
• Strenuous physical effort such as climbing, lifting, temperature extremes, and dusty environment.

Key Metrics

• Interface with outside contractors
• Provide and/or support problem solving using trouble-shooting skills and recorder data
• Lead new installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional test
• Revise and maintain all associated drawings
• Conducts diagnostic tests on generation facilities’ electrical equipment (ie: Generator CTs, PTs, and ancilliary equipment).
• Install, calibrate, and maintain equipment associated with data acquisition and remote telemetry to support required ERCOT and NERC protocols

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Eddystone, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, 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.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.