Vistra High Voltage Transformer and Breaker Engineer (Staff thru Consulting)

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)•Irving, TX

12d

About The Position

The Vistra High Voltage Transformer and Breaker Engineer provides subject matter expertise for the high voltage equipment in the Vistra Generation fleet. The position will primarily be responsible for supporting the Generator Step Up (GSU), Unit Auxiliary, Station Service, Reserve, and other high voltage transformers along with generator circuit breakers and high voltage breakers. Other duties may be assigned to support plant electrical equipment. The position provides engineering analysis and market driven options for issues throughout the entire asset life cycle. The engineer is involved in industry user groups and forums and provides industry leading ideas back into Vistra. The engineer supports short- and long-range budget planning and execution. The engineer communicates effectively will all levels within the Vistra organization and with external resources and contacts. Grade will be determined by skills and experience.

Requirements

5+ years relevant experience in high voltage transformers or breakers design, testing or maintenance
Understanding of the chemical and electrical tests and ability to make condition assessment based on test results
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building
High level of expertise in MS Office suite
Bachelor of Science in an accredited Electrical Engineering program
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Demonstrated aptitude consistent with the job’s key accountabilities

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise for Generator Step Up (GSU), Unit Auxiliary, Station Service, Reserve, and other high voltage transformers
Provide subject matter expertise for generator circuit breakers and high voltage circuit breakers.
Maintain Vistra’s asset preservation program which supports long-range planning for maintenance and reliability of high voltage equipment
Design and develop test procedures for high voltage equipment to ensure long-term reliability, performance, and safety.
Oversee testing processes meet Vistra standards and procedures.
Review chemical, mechanical and electrical test data to determine the health of the transformer/breaker and corrective actions
Create procurement specifications for transformers, breakers, and other high voltage electrical equipment
Review high voltage equipment technical data and drawings
Review factory test reports and other electrical studies as needed.
Mentor and support less experienced plant engineers on high voltage equipment maintenance and technical support.
Coordinate with in-house engineering, equipment specialists and operation’s site staff to ensure consistent, practical, and effective engineering solution
Represent Engineering Services on corporate, technical, and user group committees
Perform other duties as assigned