Digital/Electrical/Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Plant Support Engineer jobs in United States
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Vistra Corp. · 1 day ago

Digital/Electrical/Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Plant Support Engineer

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Digital/Electrical/Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Plant Support Engineer for their Comanche Peak Power Station. The role involves providing expert support for electrical and I&C systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring optimal performance of assigned systems while collaborating with various departments.

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Responsibilities

Serving as the system expert specifically in electrical or I&C systems in support of operating requirements
Providing solutions for Problem Solving, Decision Making, Troubleshooting
Trending system parameters and monitoring performance of assigned systems
Preparing technical engineering products: reports, evaluations, and equipment failure analysis
Developing/verifying outage and routine maintenance activity lists
Developing and completing investigations and corrective actions in accordance with the Corrective Action Program
Performing field walk-downs and interfacing with other groups to resolve emergent and routine plant issues
Reviewing schedules and maintenance work orders to ensure efficient work implementation/scheduling
Championing system design change improvements and enhancements
Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand technical policies, practices, and procedures
Develop effective working relationships with other departments and employees within you own work group to establish a professional network
Performing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned
Performing Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities including development, procurement, operation, use, maintenance, and retirement of software and firmware commensurate with its importance to plant safety, reliability, and economic operation
Perform/describe digital maintenance activities as follows: Access control administration, System files maintenance, System monitoring through logging, error detection, and diagnostics, Implementation of software modifications/updates/patches and virus/security updates, Perform/discuss cyber-attack response, disaster, and recovery plans for a given digital system, Perform/describe digital system backup and restoration processes, Describe digital system/equipment configuration control. Use a plant digital system configuration document and explain the key elements, Perform a maintenance operation/function for an Operating System and language

Qualification

Electrical systems expertiseInstrumentation & Control (I&C)Software Quality Assurance (SQA)Microsoft Office proficiencyTechnical report preparationAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering Field required
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical ability
Able to deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels
Ability to work extended hours, shift schedules and perform on-call duties when necessary
Must reside within site-specific Emergency Response Organization (ERO) response time. i.e., live in the ~1.5-hour drive radius of the plant
Support 30-day outage schedule

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering is preferred
Experience in electrical and/or I&C systems is preferred
Prior plant system engineering experience, including experience with electrical, and I&C components, is preferred
Being able to work independently with little Supervisory involvement is preferred

Company

Vistra Corp.

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

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (1)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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