Vistra Control System Engineer (Staff thru Consulting)

Hybrid in Irving, TX, US • Posted 24 days ago • Updated 9 hours ago

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Reliability Engineering
VI
VMware Infrastructure
Instrumentation
Asset Management
Budget
Lifecycle Management
Control Engineering
Acceptance Testing
POC
IT Service Management
Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Legal
Cyber Security
Leadership
Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Team Building
Microsoft Office
Science
Exceed
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Support
Corporate Development
DevOps
Management
Continuous Improvement
Collaboration
Teamwork
Effective Communication
Military

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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 Vistra Control System Engineer provides subject matter expertise for the major control systems in the Vistra Generation fleet. The position will primarily be responsible for supporting the turbine and balance of plant control systems but other duties may be assigned to support other systems throughout the plant. The position provides engineering analysis and options for issues (factoring in safety, performance, and market conditions) throughout the entire asset life cycle. The engineer is involved in industry user groups and forums and provides industry leading ideas back into Vistra. The engineer supports internal initiatives and teams related to control systems including asset preservation, trip reduction, standardization, and security. The engineer supports short- and long-range budget planning and execution. The engineer supports the development of fleet-wide technical advisory bulletins, standards, and processes related to control systems. The engineer shares best practices and lessons learned throughout the fleet. The engineer communicates effectively will all levels within the Vistra organization and with external resources and contacts.

Grade will be determined by skills and experience.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Provide subject matter expertise for turbine and balance of plant control systems.
Responsible for improving control system reliability and supporting continuous improvement of fleet processes.
Maintain Vistra's asset preservation program which supports long-range planning for maintenance and reliability of control systems.
Subject matter expert for GE Mark VI/VIe, Emerson Ovation, Emerson Delta V, and/or Schneider Foxboro control systems
Investigates instrumentation equipment failures and recommends actions to enhance the system and equipment reliability
Assist asset management group in developing short range and long-range budget plans while maintaining viable system lifecycle management
Assist plant management in developing plant I&C technical skills and capabilities
Coordinate with in-house engineering, equipment specialists and operation's site staff to ensure consistent, practical, and effective engineering solutions
Represent Generation Services on corporate, technical, and user group committees
Support Generation Cyber Security Initiatives related to control systems
Support Construction Projects, and plant upgrades, by providing Control System Design Review and Factory Acceptance Testing Support
Work directly with OEM and other developers to verify proposed system changes
Work cross functionally with POC, Technical Services, Development, Construction, Renewables Engineering, Plant Operations, Strategic Sourcing/Supply Chain, Legal, and Generation Cyber Security (GenSec)
Frequent business travel in support of plant outages and construction projects.
Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

5+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, 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 Engineering program
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Demonstrated aptitude consistent with the job's key accountabilities
Willingness and ability to travel; overnight, out of town, or out of state, as necessary

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.
- Seek 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.

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Dice Id: 91172763
Position Id: 40014881
Posted 24 days ago

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