Senior Protection & Control Technician

Vistra Corp.

. Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot protection and control equipment for Fossil Generation Facilities .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeGranbury • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment in fossil generation facilities, with a strong focus on testing and documentation. Proficient in interfacing with plant personnel and contractors while adhering to ERCOT and NERC protocols.

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Protection And Control Equipment MaintenanceElectromechanical And Microprocessor Relay TestingCalibration Of Voltage, Current, And Frequency TransducersField Experience In P&C ServicesDocumentation And Project Management

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting Protection Control EquipmentTesting Instrument TransformersCalibrating MWh MeteringConducting Diagnostic TestsInstalling Data Acquisition EquipmentFunctional Testing Of Control CircuitsUsing Schematic DiagramsPerforming Meggar TestsLeading Installation Wiring VerificationMaintaining Ancillary Equipment

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaboration With ContractorsCommunication With Plant Personnel

Tools & Technologies

Data Acquisition SystemsRemote Telemetry EquipmentProtective RelaysSchematic Diagrams

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GEDCompletion Of P&C S*T*A*R Program

Industry Keywords

Fossil Generation FacilitiesERCOT ProtocolsNERC ProtocolsField ServicesElectrical Equipment Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot protection and control equipment for Fossil Generation Facilities
Test electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays
Test instrument transformers, transducers, meters, and associated equipment
Troubleshoot and repair system protection control equipment and relays using schematic diagrams and system knowledge
Complete documentation on projects and field work
Maintain plant protective relaying and associated control circuits, including testing, calibration, functional tests, troubleshooting, and installation of upgrades
Maintain plant metering, including MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installations
Calibrate and test voltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducers and associated equipment
Maintain ancillary equipment, including emergency bearing oil pumps and current transformer meggar tests
Support outages and interface with plant I&C personnel
Interface with outside contractors
Provide and/or support problem solving using troubleshooting skills and recorder data
Lead new installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional testing
Revise and maintain associated drawings
Conduct diagnostic tests on generation facilities’ electrical equipment
Install, calibrate, and maintain equipment associated with data acquisition and remote telemetry to support ERCOT and NERC protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program
Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program and six (6) years as a P&C Technician or acceptable job related experience
Significant amount of time in the field performing P&C services
Routine travel away from home
Extended work hours
Strenuous physical effort such as climbing, lifting, temperature extremes, and dusty environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Disability accommodation assistance during application