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Operations Plant Technician 2 for Midlothian Power Plant
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Location

Midlothian

Type

full-time

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Job Summary

For GT24 Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant:
Responsible for responding to alarms and equipment issues, 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.
Responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and perform operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations and will work under the direction of skilled Plant Technicians.
Responsible for continuing to learn the proper function and perform maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:
For GT24 Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant:

  • Inspects, repairs, and maintains various types of plant equipment

  • Understands and is able to ensure proper operation of the plant

  • Repairs and calibrates equipment

  • Troubleshoots equipment and systems

  • 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

  • Performs technical work or analysis of processes in areas of expertise

  • Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions

  • Required duties depend upon the particular field requiring skills for advancement.

  • Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.

  • Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant

  • Perform clearances in LOTO under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor

  • Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.

  • Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work

  • Can safely test and utilize a respirator for handling aqueous ammonia and fit test annual

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year industry related Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant, or equivalent experience

  • Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent

  • Demonstrate effective oral and verbal communications skills

  • Demonstrate standard computer based skills

  • All applicants (excluding applicants currently employed in specific positions in Fossil Generation) must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources.

**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Key Metrics:
•Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.
•Progression of skill within primary skill set.  
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. 

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Midlothian, 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!

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If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.

Other facts

Tech stack
Preventive Maintenance,Corrective Maintenance,Troubleshooting,Safety Procedures,Equipment Repair,Calibrating Equipment,Technical Analysis,Plant Operations,Communication Skills,Computer Skills,Gas Turbine Knowledge,Environmental Regulations,Lockout Tagout,Job Safety Analysis,Confined Space,Electrical Safety

About Vistra Corp

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at vistracorp.com.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Utilities
Founding Year: 1882

What you'll do

  • The Operations Plant Technician 2 is responsible for responding to alarms and equipment issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, adhering to safety procedures, and gaining knowledge of the entire plant cycle.

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What does a Operations Plant Technician 2 for Midlothian Power Plant do at Vistra Corp?

As a Operations Plant Technician 2 for Midlothian Power Plant at Vistra Corp, you will: the Operations Plant Technician 2 is responsible for responding to alarms and equipment issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, adhering to safety procedures, and gaining knowledge of the entire plant cycle..

Why join Vistra Corp as a Operations Plant Technician 2 for Midlothian Power Plant?

Vistra Corp is a leading Utilities company.

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