Instrument & Control Technician

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)•Granbury, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument & Control (I&C) Technician (Bargaining Unit) is an experienced technician responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This role involves working with the Emerson Ovation control system to calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and replace critical transmitters, switches, probes, and other devices essential for the safe operation of the plant.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to effectively troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Provide technical expertise and skills to perform calibrations and maintenance of field instrumentation including transmitters (level, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.), control valves, valve positioners, thermocouples, etc.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the power plant processes (material handling, water side equipment, air side equipment, emission controls, turbine/generator, etc.).
Demonstrates specific knowledge and skills to perform job assignments.
Demonstrates continual self-improvement in job skills and knowledge.
Demonstrates knowledge of how job assignments impact other systems/units and uses this knowledge to maximize safety and minimize equipment problems.
Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of resources required to perform the job, such as drawings, instruction books, calibration data sheets, MAXIMO, etc.
Proficient computer skills.
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. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

Nice To Haves

Properly conducts low, medium, and high voltage switching, clearing, and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.
Electrical skills for maintaining equipment including motors, breakers, bus work, and freeze protection.
Associates degree in Instrumentation and Electronics or associated field or High School Diploma/GED with two (2) years related work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform work with strict adherence to safety procedures and best practices, continually observing for safe working practices.
Develop and present safety topics regularly.
Develop an understanding of HPI tools through training and practice.
Actively participate in Pre/Post Job briefs.
Work with other technicians to perform routine and emergency maintenance and/or compliance activities on plant instrumentation and control systems, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shifts.
Develop technical expertise and skills to effectively troubleshoot and maintain plant control systems and communication networks (DCS, BESS controls, & PLCs) with occasional assistance.
Cover unit start-up and shut-down activities with assistance from other technicians.
Cover Control Operator shifts as necessary.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain power plant instrumentation systems and equipment.
Learn to enter WRs and SRs into Maximo.
Assist in the design and implementation of O&M and Capital projects.
Learn to communicate LOTO requests to Operations.
Maintain a good working relationship with team members, other support groups, and vendors.
Deliver results through thorough and detailed completion of job responsibilities.
Take pride in thorough and detailed completion of a job.
Communicate any unusual or out-of-the-ordinary equipment conditions or issues to the Supervisor that may hinder normal operation or cause budget-impacting costs.
Be able to cover call-out duties with minimal assistance.
Perform all other duties as assigned with initiative.