Senior POC Operations Specialist

Luminant Generation Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Generation Company LLC in Irving, Texas seeks a POC Senior Operations Specialist to support safe, reliable, and efficient power generation through around‑the‑clock monitoring, diagnostics, and operational support. The role involves identifying risks, evaluating conditions, and turning data into actionable information, with emphasis on continuous learning and proactive issue resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Nuclear, Fossil or Renewable generation, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, military training, craft/operator qualification, or comparable technical development preferred.
• Minimum five years related Nuclear, Fossil or Renewable power plant experience required.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in power generation.
• Plant supervisory experience desired.
• Working knowledge of traditional generation equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor generation assets and operating conditions to identify emerging issues, abnormal conditions, and opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide timely operational support, troubleshooting, and escalation during equipment events, trips, alarms, and changing plant conditions.
• Apply strong situational awareness and sound operational judgment while supporting safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
• Analyze operating data, trends, alarms, and event information to support problem identification and effective decision‑making.
• Communicate clearly with plant personnel, POC team members, leadership, and other stakeholders regarding operational conditions, risks, and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of significant events, findings, actions, and lessons learned to support organizational knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and development of team capabilities across traditional generation technologies, with opportunities to expand into renewable generation.
• Embrace new technologies, digital tools, automation, analytics, and responsible use of AI to improve monitoring, troubleshooting, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Operational decision‑making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree / military training / craft qualification

Tools

AI-enabled technologies

Analytics tools

Job description

Job Summary

The POC Senior Operations Specialist supports safe, reliable, and efficient power generation through 24/7 monitoring, diagnostics, communication, and operational support. The role identifies emerging risks, evaluates equipment and process conditions, and turns operating data into actionable information. The position suits experienced generation operators and technically capable professionals with strong learning agility. Traditional generation experience is highly valued, while renewable experience is an added benefit. Successful candidates are curious, accountable, comfortable with technology, and motivated by challenging work, continuous learning, and responsible use of analytics, automation, and AI.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor generation assets and operating conditions to identify emerging issues, abnormal conditions, and opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide timely operational support, troubleshooting, and escalation during equipment events, trips, alarms, and changing plant conditions.
• Apply strong situational awareness and sound operational judgment while supporting safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
• Analyze operating data, trends, alarms, and event information to support problem identification and effective decision‑making.
• Communicate clearly with plant personnel, POC team members, leadership, and other stakeholders regarding operational conditions, risks, and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of significant events, findings, actions, and lessons learned to support organizational knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, and development of team capabilities across traditional generation technologies, with opportunities to expand into renewable generation.
• Embrace new technologies, digital tools, automation, analytics, and responsible use of AI to improve monitoring, troubleshooting, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, military training, craft/operator qualification, or comparable technical development preferred.
• Minimum five years related Nuclear, Fossil or Renewable power plant experience required.
• Experience or demonstrated capability in power generation.
• Plant supervisory experience desired.
• Working knowledge of traditional generation equipment and processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and decision‑making skills in fast‑moving operational environments.
• Proficiency with digital tools and willingness to learn new monitoring, analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled technologies.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, procedure use, accurate documentation, cybersecurity, and supporting a 24/7 rotating operation.

Key Metrics

• Consistent adherence to safety, procedures, compliance, cybersecurity, and established operating authority.
• Timely identification, evaluation, communication, escalation, and follow‑up of abnormal or changing conditions.
• Effective use of data and operational knowledge to troubleshoot issues, reduce risk, and support reliable fleet operation.
• Accurate, timely, and clear documentation, shift turnover, stakeholder communication, and knowledge sharing.
• Progress toward required qualifications and continued growth in generation systems, tools, and operating practices.
• Contributions that improve processes, monitoring, analytics, automation, and responsible use of AI and digital tools.
• Dependable performance, effective collaboration, appropriate issue ownership, and timely follow‑through.
• Participate in an ongoing training and qualification program.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Company Culture and Values

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

Equal 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.

Company Overview

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/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special!

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement (repeat)

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. 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.