Power Plant Maintenance Technician – Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical

VISTRA

. 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 procedures and compliance. Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings, performing calibrations, and operating high-voltage equipment.

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Industrial Electrical Equipment TroubleshootingPlant Instrumentation CalibrationMaintenance of Equipment Up to 4160 VLockout/Tagout and PPE Safety ProceduresAbility to Read P&IDs

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting Plant SystemsElectrical Connections (DC, AC)Maintenance of Rotating EquipmentCalibration of Boiler and Turbine ControlsRepair of Motors and GeneratorsInstallation of Circuit BreakersOperation of Heavy EquipmentMechanical Equipment RepairPerforming PM InspectionsUnderstanding of High-Voltage Switching

Soft Skills

Manual DexterityAbility to Work in Extreme ConditionsCoordination with VendorsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Continuous Emissions Monitoring SystemsMicroprocessor-Based SystemsStandard Technical Test EquipmentPLC Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

POSS/MASS Program CertificationValid Driver License

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage EquipmentCombined-Cycle Plant ProcessesInstrumentation/Control CalibrationWater Treatment SystemsPowerhouse Mechanical Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve plant instrumentation, control, electrical, and mechanical systems issues.
Inspect, repair, install, and remove motors, generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor control equipment, cabling, buswork, and storage batteries up to 4160 volts.
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, pumps, mechanical seals, turbines, generators, fans, bearings, gaskets, couplings, and related equipment.
Maintain heat recovery steam generators, piping systems, valves, actuators, and oil systems.
Locate, troubleshoot, and adjust defects in mechanical equipment.
Keep electrical and controls P&IDs current and revise them as necessary.
Coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement.
Gain operational knowledge of plant systems and operate equipment within specifications; stand in as a BOP operator when needed.
Respond to unit trips, abnormal operating conditions, call-outs, emergent situations, and outages.
Work scheduled shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

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 cleaning electrical motors, making DC and single- and three-phase AC electrical connections, and performing PM inspections.
General knowledge and/or understanding of station high-voltage switching and relaying equipment.
Demonstrated general electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations, and minor modification projects.
General knowledge and/or understanding of instrumentation calibrations.
Successful candidate on the POSS/MASS program required.
Demonstrated experience maintaining electrical equipment up to 4160 V.
Familiarity with lockout/tagout and PPE safety procedures.
Must pass respiratory physical and wear required safety equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings, specifically P&IDs.
Must possess manual dexterity to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices.
Ability to work in temperature extremes, high noise, dust, fumes, confined spaces, heights, and around pressurized and energized equipment.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in tight areas.
Must attend on-site and off-site training.
Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate station vehicles and heavy equipment.
Desired: Two-year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree.
Desired: GE 7FA combustion turbine and GE D11 steam turbine experience.
Desired: Experience with combined-cycle plant processes and equipment, instrumentation/control calibration, 18 KV and 230 KV equipment, rigging, cranes/hoists, water treatment systems, powerhouse mechanical equipment, microprocessor-based systems, PLCs, and standard technical test equipment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime work is routinely required and paid as applicable
On-site and off-site training
Opportunity to join Vistra, a global leader
Equal employment opportunity
Disability accommodation support