Distributed Control System DCS Technician - Hays Power Plant
Distributed Control System DCS Technician - Hays Power Plant
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Job Description
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
This position is responsible for supporting the safe regulatory compliant and efficient operation of a 1000 megawatt combined cycle plant utilizing four 4 GE/Alstom GT24 1x1 Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Generating Units.Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
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 PLCs and alarms. Familiar with logic schematics.
Troubleshoot diagnose and repair plant electronic pneumatic systems analyzers facility computers process control equipment and instrumentation.
Familiar with the use of computerbased trending tools.
Perform troubleshooting activities on all plant DCScontrolled 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 thirdparty 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 selfcontained breathing apparatus
Oncall support is required both remote and onsite.
The position may include light travel for emergent support of other sites.
Skill Requirements Education and Experience:
Five 5 plus years maintaining and updating Distributed Control System Hardware Network Data Historians and Logic. ABB Advant experience preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience gained through college degree programs trade school related military service training programs or technical training school programs and/or certifications is applicable to some of the skills listed
Additional professional training preferred.
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 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.
**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Key Metrics
Meet or exceed annual business plan objectives including but not limited to:
Safety environmental and regulatory compliance.
Operational excellence and commercial availability.
Continuous improvement initiatives.
Financial metrics.
Job Family
Plant OperationsCompany
Luminant Power LLCLocations
San Marcos 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
