I & E Technician

Vistra Corp.

. Safely and efficiently operate and maintain a 2x1 combined-cycle power generation facility using Siemens 501F combustion turbines, a Siemens KN steam turbine, and Siemens T3000 controls.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeReading • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining combined-cycle power generation facilities, with a strong focus on electrical and instrumentation systems, including Siemens 501F and KN turbines. Proficient in troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of high-voltage electrical equipment and controls, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

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Siemens 501F Combustion Turbine ExperienceElectrical Equipment TroubleshootingInstrumentation and Controls CalibrationCombined Cycle Plant Process KnowledgeElectrical/Mechanical Technology Degree

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Hard Skills

Electrical MaintenanceHigh-Voltage Equipment RepairP&ID ReadingDC and AC Motor CleaningPM InspectionsInstrumentation TroubleshootingMicroprocessor-Based SystemsProgrammable Logic ControllersDistributed Control SystemsElectrical Connections

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam AwarenessProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Siemens T3000 ControlsMaximoI&E Test InstrumentsVolt/Ohm MetersTechnical Shop Test Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) Program

Industry Keywords

Combined-Cycle Power GenerationContinuous Emissions MonitoringElectrical FaultsLockout/Tagout ProceduresSafety Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely and efficiently operate and maintain a 2x1 combined-cycle power generation facility using Siemens 501F combustion turbines, a Siemens KN steam turbine, and Siemens T3000 controls.
Serve as the Continuous Emissions Monitoring system expert, including CGAs, linearities, and fuel gas calibrations.
Perform electrical maintenance and resolve electrical faults in breakers and controllers.
Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate high-voltage breakers, transformers, pumps, motors, transmitters, alarm systems, monitoring and recording equipment, phone/public address systems, pressure switches, solenoid valves, and limit switches.
Identify equipment issues and write work orders documenting required repairs.
Prepare equipment for service after repairs.
Maintain and revise electrical and controls P&IDs and panel schedules.
Research and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement.
Oversee electrical contractors during day-to-day and outage work.
Perform instrumentation and controls work involving the Siemens T3000 distributed controls system.
Complete failure reporting and document time and materials in Maximo.
Develop operational knowledge of plant processes and operate equipment within specifications.
Respond to unit trips, abnormal operating conditions, callouts, emergent situations, and outages to maintain safe plant operation.
Work overtime, weekends, and schedules determined by site management as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
4-6 years' experience in industrial environment required.
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of proper procedures to clean electrical motors (DC and AC), make electrical connections on DC, single and three phase AC circuits, and perform "PM" inspections.
General knowledge and/or understanding of station high voltage switching and relaying equipment.
Demonstrated experience with general electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations and minor modification projects required.
Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication skills.
All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program.
Demonstrated experience maintaining 480 V electrical equipment.
Demonstrated experience maintaining 4160 V electrical equipment.
Demonstrated experience maintaining 18 KV electrical equipment.
Demonstrated experience maintaining 230 KV electrical equipment.
Demonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation and controls preferred.
Demonstrated experience with combined cycle plant process and equipment preferred.
Two year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree.
Prior Siemens 501F Combustion turbine experience preferred.
Prior Siemens KN Steam turbine experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience in proper rigging, signaling, and crane/hoist operations.
Demonstrated experience using hand tools and standard technical shop test equipment, including I&E test instruments and volt/ohm meters.
Demonstrated experience operating electric plant water treatment systems.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance on powerhouse equipment such as air compressors, heat exchangers, piping, turbines, and valves.
Demonstrated experience with microprocessor-based systems, distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, smart relays, smart transmitters, station databases and workstations, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs.
Ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts, and color variations.
Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings, specifically P&IDs.
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices.
Familiarity with lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment procedures.
Must pass respiratory physical and wear required safety equipment.
Must possess team awareness and team relationship skills.
Ability to work in temperature extremes, high noise, dust, fumes, confined spaces, at heights, and around pressurized and energized equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and walking on grating surfaces.
Must attend on-site and off-site training.
Must have a valid driver license and operate station vehicles and heavy equipment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity protections under applicable federal, state, and local laws
Disability accommodation assistance for the application process
On-site and off-site training