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. **Job Summary** As a Control Room Operator at our cutting-edge natural gas combined cycle power plant, your pivotal role involves monitoring and controlling operations to ensure the efficient and safe production of electricity. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining optimal performance, responding to alarms, and collaborating with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues. **Job Description** Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Operational Manager and Chief Engineer: + Ensure mechanical integrity and overall plant operation compliance with regulations, OEM specifications, and industry safety practices. + Take decisive corrective action to protect personnel and property, preventing hazardous or catastrophic events whenever possible. + Communicate effectively with licensed operators, plant management, and corporate entities both orally and in writing. + Assign daily tasks, including equipment health checks, housekeeping, and repairs, to outside operators. + Recognize and address unsafe conditions or anomalies in the plant promptly. + Provide essential remedial training for operators in the interest of safety and professional development. + Issue oral and written instructions to plant personnel, logging all activities in the daily logbook. + Familiarity with High-Pressure Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and EPA environmental regulations. + Organize first response in case of an incident, maintaining records and reporting as per plant procedures. + Ensure the quality of outside operator plant startup checks and daily plant equipment inspections. + Oversee plant startup, shutdown, and economic operation according to OEM requirements. + Generate Work Orders for equipment malfunctions, locate spare parts in the warehouse, and assist in inventory checks using a computerized system. + Possess knowledge of the steam-water cycle, gas turbine operation, critical parameters, and limitations. + Complete assigned training on time. + Experience with using DCS control systems, including alarm checks, trend creation, and troubleshooting.DCS Operation:- Execute start-up and shutdown procedures following established protocols.- Monitor process parameters, equipment status, and alarms for plant safety and efficiency.Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting:- Monitor gas turbine performance, combustion parameters, and other relevant indicators.- Identify and troubleshoot abnormalities or deviations from normal operating conditions.- Collaborate with maintenance teams to address equipment issues promptly.Alarm Response and Emergency Procedures:- Respond promptly to alarms and incidents, following established emergency procedures.- Take appropriate corrective actions during abnormal operating conditions to minimize downtime and ensure safety.Communication and Collaboration:- Maintain effective communication with field operators, maintenance personnel, and other relevant stakeholders.- Coordinate with other control room operators for seamless operations and smooth transitions during shift changes.Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate logs of plant activities, including equipment changes, alarms, and operational events. - Generate shift reports and communicate key information to the relevant personnel.Compliance and Safety:- Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.Training and Development:- Stay updated on the latest advancements in gas turbine technology and control systems.- Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent; further technical education or a degree in a related field is advantageous.- Proven experience as a control room operator in a power plant, with a preference for expertise in natural gas combined cycle technology.- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively.- Comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and proficiency in emergency response procedures.Note: This position requires the ability to work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule. **Job Family** General Services **Company** Luminant Power LLC **Locations** Hopewell, Virginia Virginia **_We 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!_** **_If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site._** **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.** 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. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ . Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3967404-1&h=3533293724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com) . Come join us and be part of something special! 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