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Vistra Corp. · 20 hours ago

Project Controls Specialist

Eddystone, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in energy management and power generation, and they are seeking a Project Controls Specialist. This role provides cost tracking, documentation control, and project scheduling support for major projects in Fossil Generation, ensuring effective project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide effective project scheduling services in accordance with the Luminant Outage Playbook to ensure safe projects within schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Ensure outage and project information and metric performance are documented in accordance with Luminant Outage Playbook

Manage and maintain electronic file storage for outages which includes: historical cost estimates, Outage Books, site plot plans, and other outage related files as necessary

Establish and maintain positive relationships with plant personnel, suppliers of materials/services and other Luminant/Vistra organizations, which interface with assigned projects to promote a cooperative teaming relationship

Ensure effective project resource utilization through project activity identification, applying logic to the activities, and analyzing effects to schedule and cost

Develop schedule layouts in conjunction with the project team, including critical path analysis, alternate schedules and progress measurement of the schedule

Verify that the updates are an accurate representation of the work accomplished

Work closely with engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion

Plan project activities through project scope identification, contract requirement identification, and bundling services cost effectively

Provide project cost status in a timely manner to all appropriate parties to ensure excellent communication between the project team and others

Prepare complete and accurate reports of managed projects and ensure they are properly filed

Provide oversight to supplemental contractor cost/schedule controls resources as needed

Review Vendor and Subcontractor updates to the schedule

Coordinate the assignments of work for planning and scheduling assigned to the project

Maintain Luminant Outage Management Process playbook and provide training as needed

Assist and/or develop outage and project cost estimates as assigned for both O&M and Capital Projects

Assist and/or develop outage and project schedules as assigned for both O&M and Capital Projects

Review assigned project construction and maintenance estimates as requested for both O&M and Capital Projects

Qualification

Project Controls experienceProject Scheduling experiencePrimavera scheduling softwareCost tracking processesPlant accounting systemsFossil power plant operationsInterfacing with contractorsSafetyEnvironmental knowledgeTeamworkCollaborationEffective communicationProblem solving techniques

Required

Minimum education requirements are HS Diploma with 2 years power plant experience

A minimum of 2 years Project Controls experience in the maintenance of power production equipment and/or unit outages

A minimum of 2 years Project Scheduling experience in the maintenance of power production equipment and/or unit outages

Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc)

Team work and collaboration skills with all levels within the organization

Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication

Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships at all levels within the organization

Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving processes and/or techniques to address complex issues (i.e. Brown Paper planning process or similar)

Experience should demonstrate knowledge of Primavera scheduling software and schedule risk analysis

Experience should demonstrate knowledge of plant accounting systems, outage cost tracking processes, outage and project risk analysis processes

Experience in interfacing with contract craft personnel and equipment manufacturer field representatives

Working knowledge of fossil power plant operations, work processes, and personnel

Working knowledge of safety, health, and environmental requirements in fossil power plants

Company

Vistra Corp.

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.

Founded in 2016

Irving, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees