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Job Summary
The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Specialist is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Specialist shall coordinate with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations. Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs.
Please note, location will vary based on project assignment.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
-This position works with guidance from the Commissioning Manager to provide owners oversight of projects. The Commissioning Engineer/Specialist will be onsite to monitor field commissioning activities performed by the contractor as well as lead commissioning activities for Owner supplied equipment. The Commissioning Engineer will perform hands on work including setting and validating equipment parameters, troubleshooting, and trending equipment. They will also be expected to prepare and present routine reports. The position will require effective working relationships with both Vistra employees as well as external to Vistra.
-Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance
-Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.
-Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment
-Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources
-Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures
-Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams)
-Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover
-Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and within safety and performance requirements
-Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) with 2 yrs. related job experience OR High School diploma and 6 yrs. related job experience
-Be able to use various tools such as multi-meter
-Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
-Able to communicate issues effectively through written and verbal communication
-Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems
-Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills - to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.
-Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.
Key Metrics
-Team - work and collaboration skills within the team/department
-Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department, both internal and external
-Problem solving techniques to address issues
o Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets
Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience.
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
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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 power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion 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.
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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.
