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Power Plant Technician – Control Room Operator
Vistra Corp.. Operate, monitor, and control all power plant systems from the Control Room .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining power plant systems, with a strong focus on safety, troubleshooting, and effective communication. Proficient in executing plant operations, adhering to safety regulations, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Power Plant OperationsPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting EquipmentLockout Tagout ProceduresEffective Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Power Plant Systems OperationPreventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceTroubleshootingElectronic Control SystemsMachine Tool OperationJob Safety AnalysisConfined Space EntryEmergency ResponseInstrumentation Reading
Soft Skills
Effective Oral CommunicationDecision Making Under PressureFlexibility to Changing ConditionsProfessional InteractionMultitasking
Tools & Technologies
Hand ToolsPower ToolsPrecision ToolsComputer SystemsInstrumentation Gauges
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDPOSS/MASS Program Completion
Industry Keywords
Power PlantSafety RegulationsEnvironmental RegulationsLockout TagoutJob Performance Measures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Operate, monitor, and control all power plant systems from the Control Room
- Execute plant shutdowns and startups
- Respond to alarms and equipment issues
- Coordinate maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance at a gas plant
- Promote safe, effective, and reliable plant operation
- Troubleshoot plant equipment
- Perform daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repairs/replacements, and equipment installation/removal
- Maintain plant equipment
- Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
- Operate hand, power, precision, and machine tools
- Maintain working knowledge of electronic control systems and computers
- Follow safety and environmental regulations
- Adhere to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE procedures
- Progress skills within the primary skill set
- Complete Tier 2 job performance measures and system operations and maintenance sign-offs
- Continuously improve job skills and knowledge
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2–4 years of related experience
- Power plant experience preferred
- Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures covering Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent
- Standard computer-based skills
- Effective oral and verbal communication skills
- Independent troubleshooting knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Successful candidacy on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS/MASS) program
- Flexibility to changing conditions and situations
- Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations
- Ability to access confined spaces, high elevations, and hot areas
- Ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts, and color variations
- Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, pushbuttons, dials, and valves
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and enter confined spaces
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to pass a respirator physical and fit test
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and documents
- Ability to prioritize workload and multitask
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management
- Ability to manage relationships with vendors and contractors
- Successful completion of the POSS/MASS pre-employment test
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunity policy
- Application accommodation assistance for individuals with disabilities