Plant Technician

Vistra Corp•Monahans, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and reliable operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of a power generation facility utilizing GE 7EA and GE 7HA gas turbine technology. The role performs plant operations and instrumentation/control maintenance, including equipment rounds, startups and shutdowns, troubleshooting alarms and process issues, calibration and repair of field instrumentation, control system support, and maintenance of associated balance-of-plant equipment. The technician works collaboratively to maximize plant safety, reliability, availability, and efficiency while maintaining compliance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements. The level of the position will be determined by applicable education and experience. The job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties; duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

4–6 years of related experience.
Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within the primary skill for the position’s job performance measure.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program; testing is administered as needed by Human Resources.
If applicable, hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body in Massachusetts or Ohio.
Demonstrated computer-based skills.
Effective oral and verbal communication skills.
Independent knowledge of troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting and documentation, and assist in resolving problems discovered on shift.
Perform daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair or replacement, and removal or installation of plant equipment and systems.
Make decisions and recommend appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, and plant management.
Conduct excitation system inspections and preventive maintenance.
Operate material-handling equipment proficiently.
Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
Understand the relationship of equipment to plant systems.
May instruct and teach lower-level employees.
Follow safety, health, and environmental procedures for plant operations and maintenance, including Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
Complete Tier 3 training and qualification requirements satisfactorily.
Continually improve job skills and knowledge.