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Vistra Vistra Control System Engineer (Staff thru Consulting) in Irving, Texas
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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 Vistra’s 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 operation’s 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 job’s 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 Services
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.
Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.
As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .
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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.
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.