Vistra Control System Engineer (Staff thru Consulting)
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Job Location:
Irving, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Vistra Control System Engineer provides subject matter expertise for the major control systems in the Vistra Generation fleet. The position will primarily be responsible for supporting the turbine and balance of plant control systems but other duties may be assigned to support other systems throughout the plant. The position provides engineering analysis and options for issues (factoring in safety performance and market conditions) throughout the entire asset life cycle. The engineer is involved in industry user groups and forums and provides industry leading ideas back into Vistra. The engineer supports internal initiatives and teams related to control systems including asset preservation trip reduction standardization and security. The engineer supports short- and long-range budget planning and execution. The engineer supports the development of fleet-wide technical advisory bulletins standards and processes related to control systems. The engineer shares best practices and lessons learned throughout the fleet. The engineer communicates effectively will all levels within the Vistra organization and with external resources and contacts.Grade will be determined by skills and experience.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Provide subject matter expertise for turbine and balance of plant control systems.
- Responsible for improving control system reliability and supporting continuous improvement of fleet processes.
- Maintain Vistras asset preservation program which supports long-range planning for maintenance and reliability of control systems.
- Subject matter expert for GE Mark VI/VIe Emerson Ovation Emerson Delta V and/or Schneider Foxboro control systems
- Investigates instrumentation equipment failures and recommends actions to enhance the system and equipment reliability
- Assist asset management group in developing short range and long-range budget plans while maintaining viable system lifecycle management
- Assist plant management in developing plant I&C technical skills and capabilities
- Coordinate with in-house engineering equipment specialists and operations site staff to ensure consistent practical and effective engineering solutions
- Represent Generation Services on corporate technical and user group committees
- Support Generation Cyber Security Initiatives related to control systems
- Support Construction Projects and plant upgrades by providing Control System Design Review and Factory Acceptance Testing Support
- Work directly with OEM and other developers to verify proposed system changes
- Work cross functionally with POC Technical Services Development Construction Renewables Engineering Plant Operations Strategic Sourcing/Supply Chain Legal and Generation Cyber Security (GenSec)
- Frequent business travel in support of plant outages and construction projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education Experience and Skill Requirements
- 5 years relevant experience (power generation operations maintenance engineering)
- Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership interpersonal skills communication creative problem solving and team building
- High level of expertise in MS Office suite
- Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering program
- Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
- Demonstrated aptitude consistent with the jobs key accountabilities
- Willingness and ability to travel; overnight out of town or out of state as necessary
Key Metrics
- Meet or exceed all annual business objectives including but not limited to:
- Safety environmental and regulatory compliance.
- Provide engineering technical support activities to meet corporate development asset utilization and market driven goals.
- Consistent responsiveness to Development Operations and Management needs.
- Seek continuous improvement for personal and organizational betterment
Job Family
Engineering ServicesCompany
Luminant Generation Company LLCLocations
Irving 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!
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Extensive Knowledge
- Account Management
- Front Office
- Telephone Calls
- Needs Analysis
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- Customer Complaints
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- New Clients
