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This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.
Key Accountabilities
•This includes evaluating, maintaining and repairing (low, medium, high voltage) breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC motors, electrical disconnect, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC UPS, batteries, charger, inverters and VFD (120Volt AC to 345KVAC).
•Evaluate, maintain, and repair electrical equipment & controls, relay protection schemes, electrical monitoring equipment, pneumatic controls, valve operators and controls, ignition systems, various operating gauges, instruments, PLC’s and alarms.
•Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.
•Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant electrical equipment.Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection scheme, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
•Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts. Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.
•Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; crawl to the through confined areas; correctly wear and work using self-contained breathing apparatus
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•High school graduate or GED, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs required.
•Minimum of five years maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field preferred.
•Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
•Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance
•Must provide positive influence to the maintenance, operations, and management team.
•Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.
•Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
Experience working on voltages up to 4160v, preferred
Experience working on transmitters, valve actuators/positioners, control systems a plus
•All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.
**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Key Metrics
Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:
•Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
•Production: Direct O&M activities to meet or exceed commercial availability target.
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Luminant Power LLC
Locations
Hays PlantTexas
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy, is a competitive power generation business, including mining, wholesale marketing and trading, and development operations. Luminant has nearly 17,000 megawatts of generation in Texas, including 2,300 MW fueled by nuclear power and 8,000 MW fueled by coal. The company is a large purchaser of wind-generated electricity. Vistra Energy is a premier Texas-based energy company focused on the competitive energy and power generation markets through operation as the largest retailer of electricity and generator in the growing Texas market. Visit luminant.com and vistraenergy.com for additional information.
