Description
Summary:
*Flexible work location in Texas (Midlothian/Wise/Graham)
This critical role plays a vital part in maintaining the smooth operation of Luminant's Fossil Generation Facilities. You'll be responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting protection and control equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient production of electricity. We're looking for a skilled technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively.
Responsibilities
1. Maintain essential equipment: Conduct testing, calibration, and repairs on protective relays, instrument transformers, meters, and associated control circuits.
2. Ensure system integrity: Troubleshoot and address issues with plant protection and control equipment using schematics and your in-depth knowledge.
3. Detailed documentation: Keep meticulous records of all projects, fieldwork, and equipment updates.
4. Diverse technical expertise : Maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and installs upgrades for all plant protection relaying and associated control circuits, including but not limited to:
- Generator relaying
- Main power transformer
- Unit auxiliary transformer
- Start-up standby transformer relaying
- Medium voltage switchgear relaying and transfer schemes
- Plant/switchyard interface relaying
- Automatic voltage regulators and associated control schemes
- Digital fault recorders and remote telemetry units - Plant metering and ancillary equipment (EBOP and CT)
5. Stay up-to-date: Revise and maintain all associated drawings to reflect the latest equipment configurations.
6. Diagnostic skills: Conduct diagnostic tests on various electrical equipment to identify and resolve potential issues.
**Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.
Requirements
7. Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology (power industry focus preferred) with 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience (Documented P&C training a plus).
8. Willingness to travel, work extended hours, and respond to call-outs.
9. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in variable conditions, including climbing, lifting, and working in extreme temperatures.
Job Knowledge:
- Continuous Learner:Actively seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and skills relevant to the role and the power industry.
- Technical Expertise:Possesses the necessary knowledge and experience to perform core job functions effectively.
Teamwork:
- Collaborative Spirit:Works effectively with colleagues to share expertise and achieve departmental goals.
- Leadership Potential:Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to lead projects and mentor others.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:
- Analytical Skills:Identifies problems, gathers pertinent information, analyzes data, and makes sound decisions independently or collaboratively.
- Project Management:Demonstrates the ability to lead and manage projects effectively.
Client Focus:
- Relationship Builder:Establishes strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Client Service:Understands customer needs and delivers customized solutions to meet them.
Initiative and Drive:
-Proactive Approach : Consistently seeks opportunities to improve and exceed expectations.
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Midlothian PlantTexas
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.