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Kincaid, Illinois · USA job

Protection and Control Senior Technician

Vistra Energy

Kincaid, Illinois

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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


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


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




Company Description

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the one of the largest competitive power generators in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 44,000 megawatts, or enough to power 22 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape, with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.

As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at

Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors.

At Vistra, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values unique perspectives, builds understanding, and promotes fair treatment for all employees. We believe that creating and maintaining an environment where differences are valued and respected enhances our ability to recruit and retain the best talent in the marketplace. Our goal is a workplace where respect, open dialogue, and authenticity enable everyone to contribute and succeed.

Company Description Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the one of the largest competitive power generators in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 44,000 megawatts, or enough to power 22 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape, with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. At Vistra, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values unique perspectives, builds understanding, and promotes fair treatment for all employees. We believe that creating and maintaining an environment where differences are valued and respected enhances our ability to recruit and retain the best talent in the marketplace. Our goal is a workplace where respect, open dialogue, and authenticity enable everyone to contribute and succeed.

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