Equipment Specialist Electrician

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp) • Tatum, TX

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About The Position

The Equipment Specialist Electrician 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 role requires initiative in the assigned area of responsibility and supports electrical and electronic activities at the plant.

Requirements

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• At least three years of experience working as an electrician or in a related industry.
• Understanding of basic AC/DC circuit theory, digital and analog circuit theory, power plant cycle theory, and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair, and install plant electrical and electronic equipment, including leads, buses, breakers, batteries, motors, generators, lighting, winterizing systems, cathodic protection, elevators, cranes, 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; route control and power cables through raceways, cable trays, and conduits; terminate cables; and verify 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 electrical schematics, blueprints, codes, reference books, and specifications; use precision instruments and measuring tools; and apply skills in nondestructive examination, welding and cutting, rigging, painting, mechanical drive units, hydraulics, and pneumatics as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED