Protection and Control Senior Technician

Vistra

  • Kincaid, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Maintenance of all Plant protective relaying and associated control circuits (including testing, calibration, functional tests, trouble shooting, and installation of upgrades), such as: ·Generator relaying ·Main Power Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer, Start-up/Standby Transformer relaying ·All medium voltage switchgear relaying and transfer schemes ·Plant/Switchyard interface relaying ·Maintenance of Plant Metering: ·MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installations ·Voltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducer calibrations and testing of associated equipment ·Maintenance of ancillary equipment: ·Emergency bearing oil pump test ·Current transformer meggar test ·Outage support: ·Interface with plant I&C personnel Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements . ·Interface with outside contractors ·Provide and/or support problem solving using trouble-shooting skills and recorder data ·Lead new installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional test ·Revise and maintain all associated drawings ·Conducts diagnostic tests on generation facilities’ electrical equipment (ie: Generator CTs, PTs, and ancilliary equipment).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKincaid, Illinois

    Description

    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

    Under minimum guidance of Lead P&C Technicians: Responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment for Fossil Generation Facilities
    Perform testing of electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays
    Perform testing of instrument transformers, transducers, meters and associated equipment
    Using schematic diagrams and system knowledge, troubleshoot and repair system protection control equipment and relays
    Complete all documentation on projects and field work

    Job Description

    Key Accountabilities

    ·Maintenance of all Plant protective relaying and associated control circuits (including testing, calibration, functional tests, trouble shooting, and installation of upgrades), such as:
    ·Generator relaying
    ·Main Power Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer, Start-up/Standby Transformer relaying
    ·All medium voltage switchgear relaying and transfer schemes
    ·Plant/Switchyard interface relaying
    ·Maintenance of Plant Metering:
    ·MWh metering calibrations and upgrade installations
    ·Voltage, current, watt, var, and frequency transducer calibrations and testing of associated equipment
    ·Maintenance of ancillary equipment:
    ·Emergency bearing oil pump test
    ·Current transformer meggar test
    ·Outage support:
    ·Interface with plant I&C personnel

    Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

    ·High school diploma or equivalent
    ·Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program
    ·Completion of all PSD requirements in the P&C S*T*A*R program and six (6) years as a P&C Technician or acceptable job related experience.
    ·Significant amount of time in the field performing P&C services
    ·Routine travel away from home
    ·Extended work hours
    ·Strenuous physical effort such as climbing, lifting, temperature extremes, and dusty environment.

    Key Metrics

    ·Interface with outside contractors
    ·Provide and/or support problem solving using trouble-shooting skills and recorder data
    ·Lead new installation wiring verification, checkout, and functional test
    ·Revise and maintain all associated drawings
    ·Conducts diagnostic tests on generation facilities’ electrical equipment (ie: Generator CTs, PTs, and ancilliary equipment). 
    · Install, calibrate, and maintain equipment associated with data acquisition and remote telemetry to support required ERCOT and NERC protocols

    Base pay ranges from $50-$55/hour plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

    Job Family

    Plant Operations

    Company

    Luminant Generation Company LLC

    Locations

    Kincaid, 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.

     

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