Vistra Corp.

Power Plant Tech - Mechanical

Vistra Corp. • $107K — $138K *
Moss Landing, CA 95039In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school in Mechanical Maintenance preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of maintenance experience in power generation or similar industrial settings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Work Management Programs, preferably Maximo.
  • Basic math and good verbal communication skills essential.
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and emergency mechanical maintenance on plant equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in mechanical systems, interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
  • Evaluate and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, and turbines.
  • Conduct motor and pump alignment with precision.
  • Participate in major maintenance projects, including overseeing third-party contractor work.
  • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble mechanical components including valves and compressors.
  • Use machine shop equipment to finish surfaces to specified tolerances.

Benefits

  • Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Working in a critical industry focused on efficient and environmentally compliant energy production.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility. The facility is a Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant. This position will provide day to day maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection and repairs to the facility equipment. It is required to show initiative in his/her area of responsibility.This role will pay between $51.61 to $66.45 per hour depending upon experience. Role is also eligible for bonus and benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine and emergency mechanical maintenance and repair on plant equipment with minimum supervision, including weekends, holidays and alternative scheduled shift as needed.
  • Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant mechanical equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, maintain and repairs mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, fans, turbines, boilers, etc.
  • Proficient in pump and motor alignment.
  • Removes, replaces and/or repairs motors, fans and other rotating equipment.
  • Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts. Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.
  • Disassemble, repair and reassemble valves, conveyors, compressors, blowers and heat exchangers
  • Perform simple torch cutting and welding tasks
  • Perform rigging and crane/hoist operations
  • Proficient in use of machine shop equipment such lathe and milling machine to cut and finish surfaces to specified tolerances
  • Comply with safety and environmental regulations established by regulatory agencies, Company policies and procedures and supervision


Requirements:
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Trade school or trade school program in Mechanical Maintenance.
  • Additional professional training is preferred.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
  • Working knowledge of Work Management Programs. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.
  • Valid CA driver's license.
  • Minimum of five years' maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field.
  • Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
  • Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to mechanical maintenance
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Must provide positive influence on the electrical, operations, engineering and management team.
  • Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; wear a respirator
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
  • Able to work weekend and holidays as needed.
  • Must be able to drive a forklift, gradall and/or manlift.
  • All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.


This position can be filled at a level I, II, III or IV depending on experience level.

Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Luminant Power LLC

Locations
Moss Landing, California

California

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
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
+1460%
NASDAQ
VST
* Ladders Estimates

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