Vistra Corp.

Power Plant Operator

Vistra Corp.$89K — $101K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of related experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience from college degree programs or certifications counts
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • State license as recognized by MA or OH is required, if applicable
  • Preferred - MA Class 1, 2, or 3 Engineer and/or Class 1 or 2 Fireman License
  • Ability to work a 12-hour shift required

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, and maintain various types of plant equipment
  • Direct the work of employees as needed
  • Ensure proper operation of the plant, may oversee in absence of management
  • Repair and calibrate equipment as necessary
  • Troubleshoot equipment and systems to resolve issues
  • Develop and implement plant operating procedures
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental procedures

Benefits

  • Benefits start on day one
  • Generous AIP bonus plan
  • 401(k) with dollar for dollar company match up to 6% with immediate vesting
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Up to $10,000 yearly for credentials or degree pursuit paid up front
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Vistra Corp. is our corporate company and Luminant is our generation brand. This position is located at our Bellingham Power Plant in Bellingham, MA.

We offer amazing benefits that start on day one, a generous AIP bonus plan, 401(k) with $ for $ company match up to 6% (100% immediate vesting on employer contributions), generous PTO, and a highly competitive base salary. We also believe in promoting from within and provide an extremely generous yearly allowance of up to $10,000 to pursue your credentials or degree (not reimbursement - paid up front so you do not incur out-of-pocket expenses).
Pay range between $43 - $49 hourly, depending upon skills/experience.

Work in an environment where your efforts will be appreciated and your ideas encouraged! Every member of our team works hard. We support each other through trust, professional growth, and a can-do attitude.

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 Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.

Job Description

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
  • Inspects, repairs, and maintains various types of plant equipment
  • May direct the work of employees
  • Understands and is able to ensure proper operation of the plant. May be responsible for plant oversight in the absence of management
  • Repairs and calibrates equipment
  • Troubleshoots equipment and systems
  • Develops and implements plant operating procedures
  • 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
  • Actively trains others in area of expertise
  • Performs technical work or analysis of processes in areas of expertise
  • Gains knowledge of the entire plant cycle and how it functions

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

The level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience
  • Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
  • Demonstrate effective oral and verbal communications skills
  • If applicable, candidate will hold the required level of state license as recognized by the governing body of that particular state (MA, OH)
  • Preferred but not required - MA Class 1, 2, or 3 Engineer and/or Class 1 or 2 Fireman License
  • Ability to work 12-hour Shift required
  • Level/grade will be determined based on experience
  • Must pass POSS/MASS pre-employment test

Key Metrics
  • Satisfactory completion of appropriate Tier Job Performance Measures in primary job
  • Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge

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.

Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Luminant Power LLC

Locations
Bellingham, MA

Massachusetts

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
Learn more about Vistra Corp.
Size
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Market Cap
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