Power Plant Technician - Control Room Operator
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We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like: "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." That's job summary.
Key Accountabilities list: "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 LOTOV 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. Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work 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"
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements: list bullet points.
Additional Information: list of abilities.
Key Metrics: list.
Location: Reading, PA Pennsylvania.
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About the role
Job Summary: 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. Vistra is a company of people committed to exceeding customer expectations, great people, teamwork, competitive spirit and effective communication.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and control the status of all power plant systems from the Control Room.
- Execute plant shut-down and start-ups.
- Respond to alarms and equipment issues.
- Coordinate maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet.
- Promote safe, effective, and reliable operation.
- Assist/perform troubleshooting of plant equipment.
- Conduct daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
- Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor.
- Utilize/operate various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers.
- Understand and follow current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures including Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE.
Requirements
- 2‑4 years of related experience.
- Power plant experience preferred.
- Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls.
- High School diploma or 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.
- Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program required for consideration.
Skills
- Flexibility to changing conditions and situations.
- Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations.
- Ability to quickly access all areas of the plant (confined spaces, high elevations, hot areas) when required for operation, maintenance or safety emergencies.
- Ability to visually read and respond to computer‑generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts and colour variations.
- Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, pushbuttons, dials and valves.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter confined spaces as required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass respirator physical and fit test.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and documents.
- Ability to prioritise workload, multitask and complete assigned tasks on time.
- Professional interaction with all levels of management.
- Ability to manage external relationships with vendors and contractors.
- Successful completion of POSS/MASS pre‑employment test.
- Position can be filled at level 1‑4 depending on skill and experience.
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.
Location: Reading, PA, Pennsylvania.
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