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Plant Technician 3 - Hays Power Plant

Vistra Corp.
San Marcos, TX, United States
Full-time

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance as applicable to Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Systems to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment;

will work under the direction of site management.

This position is responsible for the proper function and maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities :

  • Proficient in primary skill required of I&C Systems
  • Proficient skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
  • Working knowledge and skills in secondary craft preferred (i.e. mechanical / electrical)
  • Performs troubleshooting and documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered
  • Performs daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair / replacement and removal / installation of plant equipment and systems.
  • Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, plant management.
  • Conducts I&C system inspections and preventive maintenance
  • Proficient in operating material handling equipment
  • Develops and implements plant maintenance procedures
  • Understands relationship of equipment to plant systems
  • May provide instruction and teaching to lower level employees
  • 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

Level of position will be determined by applicable skills / experience.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements :

  • 4 -6 years related experience
  • Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 within primary skill for position job performance measure
  • Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
  • Demonstrate computer based skills
  • Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
  • Independent knowledge of troubleshooting

I&C Systems include, but are not limited to transmitters, actuators, temperature elements, various equipment controls (PLC, DCS), I / P, monitoring analyzers, pressure and flow.

Key Metrics :

  • Satisfactory completion of Tier 3 training and qualification requirements
  • Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

San Marcos, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to : Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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