Machinery & Boiler Engineer

Vistra•Irving, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boiler and Machinery (B&M) Engineer/Specialist provides subject matter expertise for Vistra’s generation fleet pertaining to loss control/prevention for critical plant equipment. The position will primarily be responsible for managing Vistra’s B&M program activities and will provide sound engineering judgment to identify program gaps across the fleet consistent with established program guidelines. The Loss Prevention Engineer/Specialist will provide engineering analysis and guidance for continuous improvement of hazard management program requirements. The Engineer/Specialist will be involved in industry user groups and forums to bring industry-leading ideas back to the Vistra organization. This function supports short- and long-range budget planning and execution in alignment with B&M program requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of power generation experience (or equivalent), prior experience with equipment reliability concepts, preventive maintenance for power generation plant equipment required.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time required.
Ability to support sites with inquiries related to installation, operation, and maintenance of plant systems, electrical, controls and/or mechanical and rotating equipment.
Understanding of power plant equipment and system performance requirements.
Ability to research industry standards and best practices to support or provide technical guidance on issues related to hazard management and plant assets loss prevention.
Ability to use plant operation, maintenance, and engineering principles to provide technical guidance on issues related to hazard management and plant assets loss prevention.
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building.
Bachelor of Science in an accredited 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.

Nice To Haves

High level of expertise in Maximo highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the B&M Program adherence across the Fleet.
Lead B&M Sub team, conduct periodic team meetings and update B&M Standard as needed.
Work with site staff to implement the latest B&M Standard changes.
Conduct specific spot audits of B&M program activities for the sites.
Support site staff as point of contact for B&M program activities questions or concerns.
Execute short-term and long-term B&M performance activities.
Maintain the visibility and priority of B&M hazard management program.
Participate and/or lead root cause analysis investigations to determine root cause of system and equipment failures and to perform equipment and system performance evaluations.
Share actionable and relevant information across the company fleet to build awareness and enable risk-informed decision making.
Effectively communicate within all levels of the Vistra organization.
Travel to sites as necessary to support efforts.