Electrician and Instrument Technician

Vistra Corp•Hays, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. The role involves evaluating, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of electrical and instrumentation equipment. This includes working with low, medium, and high voltage systems, motors, transformers, control systems, PLCs, and analyzers. The technician will also be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant electronic and pneumatic systems, as well as participating in major maintenance projects and overseeing third-party contractors. A key aspect of the role involves working at heights and in confined spaces, requiring the ability to wear and use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs required.
Minimum of five years maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field 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.
Must provide positive influence to the maintenance, operations, and management team.
Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
Experience working on voltages up to 4160v, preferred.
Experience working on transmitters, valve actuators/positioners, control systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluating, maintaining, and repairing (low, medium, high voltage) breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC motors, electrical disconnect, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC UPS, batteries, charger, inverters and VFD (120Volt AC to 345KVAC).
Evaluating, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment & controls, relay protection schemes, electrical monitoring equipment, pneumatic controls, valve operators and controls, ignition systems, various operating gauges, instruments, PLC’s and alarms.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.
Performing trouble-shooting activities on all plant electrical equipment, including diagnosing problems in systems and interpreting online diagrams, electrical protection schemes, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
Participating in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts.
Inspecting and monitoring the work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.
Frequently climbing ladders; entering confined spaces; climbing to and working from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; crawling through confined areas; correctly wearing and working using self-contained breathing apparatus.