Power Plant Maintenance Technician – Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical

Vistra Corp.

. Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMorrisville • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Proficient in operating and maintaining equipment in a combined-cycle power generation facility, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

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Plant Instrumentation MaintenanceElectrical Equipment TroubleshootingPLC Systems ExperienceContinuous Emissions Monitoring SystemsP&ID Comprehension

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation CalibrationElectrical Systems KnowledgeMechanical RepairHigh-Voltage SwitchingBoiler Control TuningRotating Equipment MaintenanceEmergency MaintenancePlant OperationsTroubleshootingDocument Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

GE Mark VIGE RX3iAllen Bradley PLCTechnical Shop Test EquipmentPersonal Protective EquipmentLockout/Tagout Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS)Valid Driver License

Industry Keywords

Combined-Cycle Power GenerationIndustrial EnvironmentMechanical OperationsElectrical Equipment MaintenanceSafety Compliance

Tech Stack

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Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems
Work scheduled shifts, weekends, holidays, call-outs, outages, and emergent situations as needed
Troubleshoot and resolve plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical system issues
Inspect, repair, install, and remove motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment, cabling, buswork, and storage batteries
Tune and calibrate boiler controls and turbine controls and valve actuators
Maintain and calibrate plant instrumentation
Document and maintain instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical maintenance records
Maintain Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems in accordance with state and federal guidelines
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic, pneumatic, analyzer, computer, PLC, and instrumentation systems
Maintain and repair rotating equipment including pumps, mechanical seals, turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, and related equipment
Maintain heat recovery steam generators, piping systems, valves, actuators, flanges, hangers, and oil systems
Keep electrical and controls P&IDs current and revise them as necessary
Research and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement
Work with GE Mark VI, GE RX3i, and Allen Bradley PLC systems
Gain operational knowledge of plant systems and operate equipment within specifications, including standing in as a balance-of-plant operator when needed
Respond to unit trips and abnormal operating conditions to maintain safe equipment operation
Operate and maintain equipment at a 1200 MW combined-cycle power generation facility

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
4–6 years of experience in an industrial environment required
Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
Knowledge of electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts
Knowledge of station high-voltage switching and relaying equipment
General electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations, and minor modification projects
General knowledge or understanding of instrumentation calibrations
Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program required
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings, specifically P&IDs
Familiarity with lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment procedures
Must pass respiratory physical and wear required safety equipment
Ability to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces, at heights, and around energized equipment
Must attend on-site and off-site training
Valid driver license and ability to operate station vehicles and heavy equipment
Preferred: experience maintaining electrical equipment up to 4160 V, 18 KV, and 230 KV
Preferred: experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation and controls
Preferred: combined-cycle plant process and equipment experience
Preferred: two-year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree
Preferred: GE 7FA combustion turbine and GE D11 steam turbine experience
Experience with rigging, signaling, crane/hoist operations, hand tools, technical shop test equipment, water treatment systems, powerhouse mechanical equipment, microprocessor-based systems, PLCs, smart relays, smart transmitters, databases, workstations, and office software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime work is routinely required and paid as applicable
Overnight travel may include travel between other stations or for training
On-site and off-site training
Equal employment opportunity protections
Disability accommodation support during application