Irving, TX, 75062, USA
1 day ago
Vistra Generator Engineer
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 Generator Engineer provides subject matter expertise for the Vistra generation fleet. The position will primarily be responsible for the large power generators but other duties may be assigned to support plant excitation, motors, and electrical systems. 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 brings industry leading ideas back to Vistra. The engineer supports short- and long-range budget planning and execution. The engineer communicates effectively with all levels within the Vistra organization and with external resources and contacts. **Job Description** **Key Accountabilities** + Support generator inspection and testing during planned and unplanned outages. + Analyze generator or equipment trends, historical data, and field data to develop and implement measurable programs to obtain the lowest life cycle cost on plant equipment + Maintain Vistra’s asset preservation program which supports long-range planning for maintenance and reliability. + Recognize, document, and prevent potential generator failure modes. + Apply engineering theory, practices, and principles to determine root cause of generator and equipment failures and to perform performance evaluations + Coordinate with in-house engineering, equipment specialists and operation’s site staff to ensure consistent, practical, and effective engineering solutions + Identify and qualify outside resources (repair, engineering, maintenance, construction) generator maintenance or support needs + Represent Engineering Services and on corporate, technical, and user group committees + Perform other duties as assigned **Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements** + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in one or more of the following: power generation operations, maintenance repair and/or 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 Electrical Engineering program or 10 years of experience + Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills + Demonstrated ability consistent with the job’s 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 **_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, 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.** 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/ . Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3967404-1&h=3533293724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com) . Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra. _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.
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