Power Plant Technician

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains various types of plant equipment
• Directs the work of employees
• Understands and ensures proper operation of the plant
• Makes decisions regarding plant oversight in the absence of management
• Repairs and calibrates equipment
• Troubleshoots equipment and systems
• Develops and implements plant operating procedures
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures
• Trains others in area of expertise
• Performs technical work or analysis of processes in areas of expertise
• Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions

Education, Experience, and Skill 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
• If applicable, candidate will hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body of that particular state (MA, OH)
• Demonstrate standard computer based skills
• Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
• If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-E

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently climb ladders
• Enter confined spaces
• Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 75 feet and more
• Crawl to and through confined space areas
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds
• This job requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells
• Must be able to wear a respirator and use other safety equipment as required

Key Metrics

• 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
• Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge
• Satisfactory completion of Tier 4 Job Performance Measures in primary job and satisfactory completion of Tier 2 Job Performance Measures in another skill
• Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge

Company Information

Vistra is 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.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at assistance@vistraenergy.com.