What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Plant Engineer position at Luminant Power LLC?
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary The Plant Engineer will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to a fossil fuel fired power plant. The position is charged with maintaining the safe and reliable operation of the plant as an integral part of the Technical Support Team. Assists and provides technical guidance in the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and equipment. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Employs technical expertise to troubleshoot power plant generation and auxiliary system problems, providing consultation, inspection, testing, and recommendations Provide technical support in the development and review of specifications, work scopes, bids, test procedures, commissioning plans and vendor reports Plan and conduct work requiring judgment, independent evaluation, and selection, adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria May be required to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects that have significant impact on programs in varied areas and related fields Analyze equipment failures, determine root causes, recommend recovery plans, and impose cost effective solutions to prevent reoccurrence Devise new approaches to problems encountered and develop engineering criteria ensuring compliance with the design criteria and standards Coordinate, complete and provide written reports of inspections of equipment as requested by plant management and in coordination with plant operations Maintain and develop plant drawings, standards and procedures as appropriate Provides plant management with timely and accurate information regarding policies, guidelines and external events impacting the plant Participate in and on occasion lead special project and committees Works safely and ensures all workers on assigned projects follow safety and environmental procedures, policies and regulatory requirements Will be subject to on call duty to provide essential engineering coverage Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements: 4 yrs. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) And 6 yrs. related job experience Electrical engineering experience desired In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs Level/grade will be determined based on experience Must successfully pass the POSS/MASS examination Key Metrics: Team - work and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships across organizational boundaries In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and systems Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business Able to apply systematic problem - solving processes to address complex issues Job Family Engineering Services Company Luminant Power LLC Locations Kincaid, Illinois Illinois We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. 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Vistra is a dynamic, fast-paced, industry-leading, integrated Fortune 275 retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive wholesale markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well. Serving approximately 4.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and offers over 50 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. powered by a diverse portfolio, including natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. Vistra’s premier retail and wholesale brands include TXU Energy, Luminant, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy. Vistra combines a tradition of excellence and a vision for success. With a legacy that dates back nearly 140 years, we are a company that strives to honor our past, while growing and adapting to shape our future. We recognize the importance of our product to everyday life, and we take seriously the responsibility of providing superior customer service, reliable generation, and efficient operations. Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra and its premier retail and wholesale brands, including TXU Energy, Luminant, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
