Instrument and Electrical Technician
About The Position
Vistra is seeking electricians to support the maintenance team at the Odessa-Ector Power Plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and performing preventive maintenance on plant electrical systems. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance on various electrical components, troubleshooting and diagnosing system problems using diagrams and manuals, and documenting maintenance activities in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The technician will also support plant outage activities, assist in the development and administration of the Lock-Out-Tag-Out program, and ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental procedures. This position will operate on a rotating call-out schedule.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Prior electrical experience required.
- Must possess basic math skills.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
- Ability to read prints/schematics.
- Knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance.
- Working knowledge of CMMS.
- All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of trade school, military service training programs, or tech training preferred.
- Texas journeyman electrical license preferred.
- Heavy industrial electrical experience preferred.
- Experience in Maximo and SAP.
- Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
- Experience working on both AC and DC power.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC circuitry, electrical disconnects, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC, UPS, batteries, chargers, inverters, and VFD’s.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection schemes, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults and restore equipment safely.
- Test and calibrate protective relays, meters, and monitoring equipment.
- Document maintenance activities, test results, and equipment conditions in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Support plant outage activities as required.
- Assist in the development and administration of the Lock-Out-Tag-Out program.
- Ensures strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance, including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
- Will be on a rotating call-out schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
