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Plant Technician

Poolville, Texas

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
21 Oct 2026

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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 Operations Technician is responsible for completing the daily tasks required to operate and maintain facility equipment and systems, as well as outage related maintenance and to maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations with compliance to all safety and environment regulations

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Maintain shift operating logs and records

Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems

Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager

Handle mechanical maintenance tasks, inspections and trouble shooting as assigned

Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned

Follow safe working practices and identify hazards and follow through on corrective action as approved by Management

Use Computerized Maintenance Management system to document plant deficiencies, schedule work and order materials

Complete required plant training and assist in the training of others

Unload, handle and transfer bulk chemicals and takes samples for analysis and testing

Maintain plant housekeeping and security

Perform other duties as assigned.

**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Trade school, military service or technical school training

Proven mechanical and trouble shooting skills

Ability to work constructively under minimum supervision

Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, be on call and accept call-outs and over time work

Basic user PC skills for information processing and management

General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation

Ability to operate a fork lift and man-lifts as needed.

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. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.

  • Be able to conduct thermal and water plant chemistry
  • Complete Tier 3 qualifications for operations

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Power LLC

Locations

Poolville, 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.

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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