Vistra Corp.

Controls and Instrumentation Technician - Baldwin

Controls and Instrumentation Technician - Baldwin
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LocationBaldwin, IL
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

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 supports the operation of the plant by maintaining the instrumentation and control systems, to meet the energy generation requirements of the plant in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.

The Shift Technician C&I will be assigned to operating shifts and work the same rotating shift schedule as Operations Department employees, which is currently a 12-hour shift rotation. The rate of pay for Shift Technicians ranges from $42.25 per hour to $53.01 per hour depending on experience. This role is also eligible for medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

The Shift Technician is a multi-disciplinary classification, able to perform operations duties and maintenance duties including but not limited to electrical, control and instrument, mechanical, welding and use of machine tools. Shift Technicians must be capable of and are expected to plan, schedule, and perform all aspects of their job while working independently. Shift Technicians are required to display evidence of personal motivation and initiative toward attaining applicable knowledge and understanding of instrumentation and controls systems and applications. Shift Technicians display a positive attitude, exemplifying core values, safe work practices, job ownership and the willingness to learn and apply the use of HPI Tools.

Shift Technicians are also expected to maintain the qualifications of the position and continue to develop new skills required by the position.

Shift Technicians are members of IBEW Local 51. All Shift Technicians must complete an on-site training program with in two years of their start date. The work schedule is currently a rotating 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities Job Description

Perform work incorporating strict adherence to Safety procedures and best practices and continually observe for safe working practices.
Regularly develops and presents safety topics.
Develop an understanding of HPI tools through training opportunities and practice. Actively participate in Pre/Post Job briefs.
Work with other shift technicians to perform routine and emergency maintenance and/or compliance activities on the plant instrumentation and control systems including weekends, holidays, and scheduled shifts.
Assist in Unit start-up and shut-down activities with assistance from other shift technicians.
Calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain power plant instrumentation systems and equipment.
Learn to communicate LOTO requests to Operations.
Maintain a good working relationship with Operations, Electrical, Purchasing, Warehouse personnel, other support groups and vendors.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to effectively troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits.
Provide the technical expertise and skills to perform calibrations and maintenance of field instrumentation including transmitters (level, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.), control valves, valve positioners, thermocouples, programmable logic controls, analog and digital distributed control systems, analytical and pneumatic instrumentation, computer programming, etc.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the power plant processes (material handling, water side equipment, air side equipment, emission controls, turbine/generator, etc.).
Demonstrates specific knowledge and skills to perform job assignments.
Demonstrates continual self-improvement in job skills and knowledge.
Demonstrates knowledge of how job assignment impacts other systems/units and uses this knowledge to maximize safety and minimize equipment problems.
Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of resources required to perform job, such as drawings, instruction books, calibration data sheets, MAXIMO, etc.
All other duties as assigned


Requirements

Advanced technical certificate in Control Systems Technology or Industrial Electronics Technology degree from a military school, technical trade school, or college.
48 months experience in instrumentation and electrical maintenance in heavy industry (Power Plant experience preferred)
Overtime – available for overtime assignments
Work environment (hot, cold, dusty, inside building, and outside)
Ability to push, pull, or lift minimum of 50 pounds
Sufficient vision to function in the job which includes the ability to distinguish colors (cannot be colorblind)
Ability to work from heights as required
Ability to work in confined spaces as required
Walking, standing, bending, and climbing as required
Working with and around high, medium, and low voltage (138kv to 120v)
Must be medically qualified to use a respirator and clean shaven at all times

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC

Locations

Baldwin, Illinois

Illinois

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.

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