RTU Technician- Generation Services
RTU Technician- Generation Services
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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
Works under minimum supervision: Individual is responsible for maintaining calibrating and troubleshooting RTU communications equipment for all Fossil Generation and Renewable facilities in the Vistra Fleet Understanding of media converters fiber optic media serial IP networks and protocols (Modbus & DNP3)Interacts with multi-levels within the organization as well as outside vendors
Perform Setup testing troubleshooting of Remote Telemetry Units and associated equipment
Perform testing of Level 1 communications and point to point checkout for new data requirements and new site communications between DCS and/or GCS/TSP
Using schematic diagrams and system knowledge troubleshoot and repair communication systems and equipment
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Development Configuration and installation of Remote Telemetry Units (RTU) for Thermal Renewable & BESS
Maintenance of all plant RTU (Remote Telemetry Units) associated data telemetry between the plant DCS Generation Control System (GCS) and/or Transmission Service Provider (TSP) including testing calibration functional tests troubleshooting and installation of upgrades or changes to telemetry requirements.
Automatic Voltage Regulators/Power Stabilization System and associated control schemes that would impact ERCOT/MISO/PJM/CAISO telemetry to include notification of testing to GCS/TSP.
Interface with outside vendors/business partners
Revise and maintain RTU drawings
Support diagnostic/calibration tests on generation facilities electrical equipment (Generator CTs PTs meters transducers ancillary equipment) that impact RTU telemetry to DCS/GCS and/or TSP.
Builds relationships with plant technicians and leadership
**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Education Experience & Skill Requirements
High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
Five (5) years acceptable job related experience highly preferred. (Documented RTU related training a plus)
Call outs
Extended work hours
Routine travel away from home
Field work required
Strenuous physical effort such as climbing lifting; temperature extremes and dusty environments
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics
Job Knowledge: Possess/actively develop the knowledge and skills required to perform the essential aspects of the job as well as any other job specific educational and/or certification requirements performs RTU work at a high level and leads/trains others
Teamwork: Effectively coordinates with other team members to develop skills and achieve organizational goals Actively pursues new leadership opportunities development of other RTU/P&C techs
Problem solving/Decision making: Identifies issues and problems secures relevant information relates and compares data from different sources considers alternative courses of action and makes good business decisions can work independently can lead projects
Client Orientation: Builds relationships networks and coalitions with clients peers and others. Probes to discover clients needs and provides customized services to meet those needs
Demonstrates Initiative: Meets or exceeds expected skills demonstration progress. Actively pursues leadership opportunities
Fleet level RTU responsibilities
Job Family
Plant OperationsCompany
Luminant Generation Company LLCLocations
Sunnyvale 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
