Equipment Specialist Electrician

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)•Franklin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and the generating unit, performing mechanical and electrical maintenance. The role inspects, repairs, and maintains plant electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment, including motors, alternators, breakers, generators, burner management systems, battery systems, communications equipment, and valve actuators. The employee is expected to show initiative in their area of responsibility and comply with applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
At least three years of related experience, which may include work as an electrician, work in related fields, or classroom education.
Must successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program to be considered. Exams are administered as needed by Human Resources, with testing communications sent to the candidate's application email address.

Responsibilities

Understand basic AC/DC circuit theory, digital and analog circuit theory, power plant cycle theory, and mechanics.
Inspect, test, repair, and install plant electrical equipment and electronic systems, including leads, buses, breakers, batteries, motors, generators, lighting, winterizing systems, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, electrical switches, relay control systems, excitation systems, annunciators, recorders, communications systems, uninterruptible power supplies, battery chargers, turbine supervisory systems, and analog and digital electronic logic controllers.
Build cable and raceway systems; bend and install conduit; pull and route control and power cables; terminate cables; and check continuity and accuracy.
Conduct low-, medium-, and high-voltage switching, clearing, and grounding activities for plant auxiliary equipment.
Locate, analyze, and correct malfunctions in electrical and electronic equipment.
Perform switchboard work, including wiring new electrical and electronic devices.
Use computers for communications and research; interpret and analyze electrical schematics and blueprints; consult codes, reference books, and specifications; and use precision instruments and measuring tools.
Support electrical and electronic work using skills such as nondestructive examination, welding and cutting, rigging, painting, mechanical drive units, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Assist in maintaining records for electrical and electronic equipment, including inspection and overhaul reports.
Effectively use maintenance planning tools.
Comply with safety regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook, and supervision.
Comply with environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, company policy, and supervision.