This position is responsible for the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.
• This includes evaluating, maintaining and repairing (low, medium, high voltage) breakers, switch gear, switch yards, motor control centers, AC & DC motors, electrical disconnect, transformers, lighting panels, HVAC UPS, batteries, charger, inverters and VFD (120Volt AC to 345KVAC).
• Evaluate, maintain, and repair electrical equipment & controls, relay protection schemes, electrical monitoring equipment, pneumatic controls, valve operators and controls, ignition systems, various operating gauges, instruments, PLC's and alarms.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic, pneumatic systems, analyzers, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant electrical equipment. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection scheme, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals.
• Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts. Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation.
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; crawl to the through confined areas; correctly wear and work using self-contained breathing apparatus
• High school graduate or GED, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs required.
• Minimum of five years maintenance experience in power generation facilities or similar industrial facilities and field preferred.
• Must possess basic math skills, good verbal communications skills, and be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must have knowledge of Safety and Environment rules as they relate to electrical maintenance
• Must provide positive influence to the maintenance, operations, and management team.
• Working knowledge of CMMS. Familiarity with Maximo preferred.
• Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems preferred.
Experience working on voltages up to 4160v, preferred
Experience working on transmitters, valve actuators/positioners, control systems a plus
**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Key Metrics
Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:
• Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Production: Direct O&M activities to meet or exceed commercial availability target.
Plant Operations
Luminant Power LLC
Hays Plant Texas