Power Plant Tech/Control Room Operator

Vistra•Reading, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall operations to include operating, monitoring, and controlling the status of all power plant systems from the Control Room. Executes plant shut-down and start ups, responds to alarms and equipment issues, coordinates maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Requirements

2 -4 years of related experience
Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
Demonstrate standard computer based skills
Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
Independent knowledge of troubleshooting
Ability to work well under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
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.
Must be flexible to changing conditions and situations.
Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.
When required for operation, maintenance or safety emergencies must be able to quickly access all areas of the plant including confined spaces, high elevations and hot areas.
Must be able to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and variations in color.
Must have manual dexterity required to operate keyboards, pushbuttons, dials and valves.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined space as required to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to lift 50 lbs of weight.
Ability to pass respirator physical and fit test.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and other documents.
Independently prioritize the workload and multitask to achieve completion of assigned tasks on time.
Interact with all levels of management in a professional manner.
Ability to manage external relationships with vendors and other contractors.
Must be able to successfully pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test.

Nice To Haves

Power plant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operating, monitoring, and controlling the status of all power plant systems from the Control Room.
Executing plant shut-down and start ups.
Responding to alarms and equipment issues.
Coordinating maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments.
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
Promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.
Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment.
Performing daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
Providing skills for maintaining equipment at the plant.
Performing clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor.
Utilizing/operating various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
Maintaining a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers.
Understanding and following current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work.
Ensuring 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.
Progression of skill within primary skill set.
Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.
Demonstrating continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.