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Job Summary Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Renewable fleet. Inspects, repairs and maintains various types of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation, controls, and electromechanical equipment, including breakers, battery systems, communication, SCADA, and other devices and control systems. Oversees overall operations, including operating, monitoring, and controlling the status of all power plant systems. Executes plant shut‑down and start‑ups, responds to alarms and equipment issues, coordinates maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments.
Key Accountabilities
Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance.
Inspects, repairs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains various types of plant equipment and systems.
Conducts low, medium and high voltage switching, and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.
Locates, analyzes and corrects malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
Understands and ensures proper operation of the plant, providing oversight in the absence of management.
Performs technical work or analysis of processes and actively trains others in area of expertise.
Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions.
Maintains a good working relationship with Renewables Team, POC, Purchasing, Warehouse, OEMs, EPC, contractors, and other support groups and vendors.
Keeps records on electrical and electronic equipment, including inspections and overhaul reports, updates maintenance management system (Maximo), and uses maintenance planning tools.
Performs routine and emergency maintenance and/or compliance activities on the plant electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, and control systems, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shifts as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
High School education or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years working as an Electrician or Technician in an Energy or Oil & Gas related industry.
Effective oral and verbal communication skills.
Technical expertise to troubleshoot various electrical circuits, including low voltage control and power circuits up to high‑voltage substation and switchyard equipment.
Technical expertise to perform calibrations and maintenance of field instrumentation.
Key Metrics
Develop knowledge and understanding of the power plant processes.
Demonstrate specific knowledge and skills to perform job assignments.
Understand how job assignment impacts other systems/units and use this knowledge to maximize safety and minimize equipment problems.
Utilize resources required to perform job, such as drawings, instruction books, calibration data sheets, MAXIMO, etc.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Comply with safety and environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook, Company Policy, and supervision.
Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
Direct work of vendors and contractors as assigned.
Position is based in Terra Bella, CA. Compensation determined by experience, hourly ranging from $42/hr–$52/hr, plus annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and 401K matching.
Job Family Plant Operations
Company Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations Deer Creek Solar, California
We 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, 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Utilities
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Job Summary Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation and maintenance of the Renewable fleet. Inspects, repairs and maintains various types of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation, controls, and electromechanical equipment, including breakers, battery systems, communication, SCADA, and other devices and control systems. Oversees overall operations, including operating, monitoring, and controlling the status of all power plant systems. Executes plant shut‑down and start‑ups, responds to alarms and equipment issues, coordinates maintenance and work with current plant conditions and commercial commitments.
Key Accountabilities
Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance.
Inspects, repairs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains various types of plant equipment and systems.
Conducts low, medium and high voltage switching, and grounding activities for all plant auxiliary equipment.
Locates, analyzes and corrects malfunctions of electrical and electronic equipment.
Understands and ensures proper operation of the plant, providing oversight in the absence of management.
Performs technical work or analysis of processes and actively trains others in area of expertise.
Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions.
Maintains a good working relationship with Renewables Team, POC, Purchasing, Warehouse, OEMs, EPC, contractors, and other support groups and vendors.
Keeps records on electrical and electronic equipment, including inspections and overhaul reports, updates maintenance management system (Maximo), and uses maintenance planning tools.
Performs routine and emergency maintenance and/or compliance activities on the plant electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, and control systems, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shifts as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
High School education or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years working as an Electrician or Technician in an Energy or Oil & Gas related industry.
Effective oral and verbal communication skills.
Technical expertise to troubleshoot various electrical circuits, including low voltage control and power circuits up to high‑voltage substation and switchyard equipment.
Technical expertise to perform calibrations and maintenance of field instrumentation.
Key Metrics
Develop knowledge and understanding of the power plant processes.
Demonstrate specific knowledge and skills to perform job assignments.
Understand how job assignment impacts other systems/units and use this knowledge to maximize safety and minimize equipment problems.
Utilize resources required to perform job, such as drawings, instruction books, calibration data sheets, MAXIMO, etc.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Comply with safety and environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, the Safety Handbook, Company Policy, and supervision.
Develop and implement plant operating procedures.
Direct work of vendors and contractors as assigned.
Position is based in Terra Bella, CA. Compensation determined by experience, hourly ranging from $42/hr–$52/hr, plus annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and 401K matching.
Job Family Plant Operations
Company Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations Deer Creek Solar, California
We 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, 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Utilities
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