{"id":1503881,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-i-e-technician","title":"I & E Technician","company":{"id":1862291,"name":"Vistra","domain":"vistracorp.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/vistracorp","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":92,"open_postings":17,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.118,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":78,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Reading, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":47000,"max_usd":84000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1752},"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T16:41:02Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"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.\nJob Summary\nThe Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a 2x1 combined cycle power generation facility utilizing Siemens 501F combustion turbines and a Siemens KN steam turbine (Siemens T3000 controls system). Candidates ensure strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE.Job Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nContinuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM’s) system expert. (CGA’s, Linearities, fuel gas cals).\nResponsible for electrical maintenance work, also to address electrical fault issues in breakers and controllers as needed to keep the plant running and reliable.\nTroubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates equipment such as high voltage breakers and transformers, pumps, motors, transmitters, alarm systems, monitoring and recording equipment, phone/public address systems, pressure switches, solenoid valves, and limit switches. \nResponsible for identifying and resolving issues with all of the above-mentioned equipment and writing orders to document work required\nPrepare equipment for service after repairs are complete.\nResponsible for making sure that electrical and controls P&ID’s are being kept up to date and making revisions where necessary.\nResponsible for ensuring that electrical and controls panel schedules are being kept up to date and make revisions where necessary.\nResearch and coordinate with vendors and site administrative staff for parts procurement as needed to repair instrumentation and electrical equipment.\nElectrical contractor oversight for day-to-day and outage electrical work.\nInstrumentation and controls involving Siemens T3000 distributed controls system.\nPerform failure reporting, document time, and materials in work management system (Maximo) for each job completed. \nDevelop a clear understanding of all plant processes and take proper actions when problems are discovered.\nRequired to gain a basic operational knowledge of the plant systems and operate the equipment within specifications. \nResponds to unit trips and abnormal operating conditions to maintain plant equipment in a safe operating condition. Responds to emergent situations including callouts and outages.\nEducation, Skills & Experience:\nMust possess a high school diploma or equivalent.\nDemonstrated experience with industrial electrical equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.\n4-6 years' experience in industrial environment required.\nDemonstrated knowledge in the use of proper procedures to clean electrical motors (DC and AC), make electrical connections on DC, single and three phase AC circuits, and perform \"PM\" inspections.\nGeneral knowledge and/or understanding of station high voltage switching and relaying equipment.\nDemonstrated experience with general electrical and mechanical abilities for equipment repair, replacement, station mechanical operations and minor modification projects required.\nDemonstrated effective verbal/written communication skills.\nAll 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. All communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.\nPosition can be filled at level I, II, III or IV depending on experience and skill.\nDesired Qualifications:\nDemonstrated experience maintaining with 480 V electrical equipment.\nDemonstrated experience maintaining with 4160 V electrical equipment.\nDemonstrated experience maintaining with 18 KV electrical equipment.\nDemonstrated experience maintaining with 230 KV electrical equipment.\nDemonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting of instrumentation, controls preferred.\nDemonstrated experience with combined cycle plant process and equipment is preferred.\nTwo year Electrical/Mechanical Technology Degree.\nPrior Siemens 501F Combustion turbine experience is preferred.\nPrior Siemens KN Steam turbine experience is preferred.\nDemonstrated experience in proper rigging, signaling and crane/hoist operations.\nDemonstrated experience in the use of hand tools and standard technical shop test equipment, (powerhouse shop equipment, I&E test instruments, volt/ohm meter, etc.)\nDemonstrated experience in operating electric plant water treatment systems.\nDemonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance on all powerhouse equipment such as air compressors, heat exchangers, piping, turbines, valves, etc.\nDemonstrated experience in microprocessor-based systems, i.e., distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, smart relays, smart transmitters, station databases & workstations; as well as computers software such as databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs.\nSpecific Requirements:\nRequires ability to visually read and respond to computer-generated data, instrumentation, gauges, readouts, and variations in color; requires ability to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings specifically P&IDs. Must possess the manual dexterity required to operate keyboards, push buttons, dials, valves, and mechanically actuated devices.\nMust be familiar with appropriate personal protection techniques and safety procedures such as lock out/tag out and personal protective equipment.\nMust pass respiratory physical and wear all required safety equipment when required.\nMust possess team awareness skills and team relationship skills.\nWorking Conditions:\nStation environment includes but not limited to temperature extremes, high noise levels, dust, fumes, confined space, climbing, lifting, and working around pressurized and energized equipment and tight workspaces.\nOvernight travel may include traveling between other stations or for training.\nOvertime work will be call-outs, work past or prior to regular schedules and on an \"as needed\" basis and is routinely required.\nWeekend work may be required.\nWorking hours will be determined by the site management.\nAbility to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb ladders, work in extreme heat or cold, lift to 50 pounds, walk/work on grating surfaces at extreme heights and work in confined spaces, tight work areas.\nMust be able to attend on-site and off-site training.\nMust have a valid driver license and be able to operate stations vehicles & heavy equipment.\nJob Family\nPlant OperationsCompany\nLuminant Power LLCLocations\nReading, PAPennsylvaniaWe 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!\nIf you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.\nIt 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.\nIf you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email usat  tomake a request.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7815,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Fossil Fuels","Power Grid"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T04:57:01Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":78,"reasons":["conf:8","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-i-e-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-i-e-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T19:01:08Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1330,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3670,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}