Protection & Control Technician - West TX Region

Vistra Corp.

  • West, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
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 Under the minimal guidance of P&C Supervisor, the technician will be responsible for:Maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment at Fossil Generation facilities
Performing testing on electromechanical and microprocessor-based protective relays
Testing instrument transformers, transducers, meters, and associated equipment
Troubleshooting and repairing system protection and control equipment using schematic diagrams and system knowledge
Completing all required documentation related to projects and field workJob DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesMaintenance of all Plant protective relaying and associated control circuits (including testing, calibration, functional tests, trouble shooting, and installation of upgrades), such as:Generator relayingMain Power Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer, Start-up/Standby Transformer relayingAll medium voltage switchgear relaying and transfer schemesPlant/Switchyard interface relayingMaintenance of Plant Metering:MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installationsVoltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducer calibrations and testing of associated equipmentMaintenance of ancillary equipment:Emergency bearing oil pump testCurrent transformer meggar testOutage support:Interface with plant I&C personnelEducation, Experience, & Skill RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentCompletion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R programCompletion 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 servicesRoutine travel away from homeExtended work hoursStrenuous physical effort such as climbing, lifting, temperature extremes, and dusty environment.**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.Key Metrics·Interface with outside contractors·Provide and/or support problem solving using trouble-shooting skills and recorder data·Lead new installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional test·Revise and maintain all associated drawings·Conducts diagnostic tests on generation facilities’ electrical equipment (ie: Generator CTs, PTs, and Metering).· Install, calibrate, and maintain equipment associated with data acquisition and remote telemetry to support required ERCOT and NERC protocolsJob Family Plant OperationsCompany Luminant Generation Company LLCLocations Odessa, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.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.

Vistra Corp.