I&C/DCS - Plant Technician

Vistra Corp • Midlothian, TX

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About The Position

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 performing operations functions, preventive and corrective maintenance as applicable to job function to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment will work under the direction of site management. This position is responsible for the proper function and maintenance of equipment at a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Proficient skills for maintaining equipment at the plant Performs troubleshooting and documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered on shift Performs daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and systems. Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, plant management. Proficient in operating material handling equipment Develops and implements plant operating procedures Understands relationship of equipment to plant systems May provide instruction and teaching to fellow team members Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and updating Instrumentation & Controls systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), industrial networks, data historians, and control logic.
• Knowledge of industrial computer networking, including experience with common industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC).
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Practical experience obtained through a college degree program, trade school, technical training school, or military technical training, with a focus on electrical, instrumentation, or controls disciplines.
• Knowledge in tuning control loops, calibrating field instruments, and supporting process data communications.
• Understanding of industrial process control principles, including PID control, interlocks, alarms, and control strategies.
• Working knowledge of PLC and DCS programming languages, configuration tools, and software platforms used in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation, PLC, DCS, and network-related issues efficiently and safely.
• MUST successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues across instrumentation, controls, and automation systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Willing and able to work overtime and respond to callouts as required to support plant operations.
• Commitment to safe work practices and maintaining system reliability in a critical industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment at the plant
• Troubleshooting and documentation, and assists in the resolution of problems discovered on shift
• Daily maintenance, overhauls, calibration, troubleshooting, repair/replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and systems.
• Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, plant management.
• Operating material handling equipment
• Develops and implements plant operating procedures
• Understands relationship of equipment to plant systems
• May provide instruction and teaching to fellow team members
• Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED