Vistra High Voltage Transformer and Breaker Engineer (Staff thru Consulting)

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Summary

The Vistra High Voltage Transformer and Breaker Engineer provides subject matter expertise for the high voltage equipment in the Vistra Generation fleet. The position will primarily be responsible for supporting the Generator Step Up (GSU) Unit Auxiliary Station Service Reserve and other high voltage transformers along with generator circuit breakers and high voltage breakers. Other duties may be assigned to support plant electrical equipment. The position provides engineering analysis and market driven options for issues 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 short- and long-range budget planning and execution. 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 Generator Step Up (GSU) Unit Auxiliary Station Service Reserve and other high voltage transformers
Provide subject matter expertise for generator circuit breakers and high voltage circuit breakers.
Maintain Vistras asset preservation program which supports long-range planning for maintenance and reliability of high voltage equipment
Design and develop test procedures for high voltage equipment to ensure long-term reliability performance and safety.
Oversee testing processes meet Vistra standards and procedures.
Review chemical mechanical and electrical test data to determine the health of the transformer/breaker and corrective actions
Create procurement specifications for transformers breakers and other high voltage electrical equipment
Review high voltage equipment technical data and drawings
Review factory test reports and other electrical studies as needed.
Mentor and support less experienced plant engineers on high voltage equipment maintenance and technical support.
Coordinate with in-house engineering equipment specialists and operations site staff to ensure consistent practical and effective engineering solution
Represent Engineering Services on corporate technical and user group committees
Perform other duties as assigned

Education Experience and Skill Requirements

5 years relevant experience in high voltage transformers or breakers design testing or maintenance
Understanding of the chemical and electrical tests and ability to make condition assessment based on test results
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 Electrical Engineering program
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Demonstrated aptitude consistent with the jobs key accountabilities

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.
- Seeking continuous improvement for personal and organizational betterment

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas

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Required Experience:

Staff IC