RTU​/SCADA Technician- Generation Services

Overview

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Job Summary

Works under minimum supervision. Responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting RTU communications equipment for all Fossil Generation and Renewable facilities in the Vistra Fleet. Understanding of media converters, fiber optic media, serial, IP networks and protocols (Modbus & DNP3). Interacts with multiple levels within the organization as well as outside vendors. Perform setup, testing, and troubleshooting of Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs) and associated equipment.

Perform testing of Level 1 communications and point-to-point checkout for new data requirements and new site communications between DCS and/or GCS/TSP. Using schematic diagrams and system knowledge, troubleshoot and repair communication systems and equipment.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Development, configuration, and installation of Remote Telemetry Units (RTU) for Thermal, Renewable & BESS
• Maintenance of all plant RTU (Remote Telemetry Units) data telemetry between the plant DCS, Generation Control System (GCS) and/or Transmission Service Provider (TSP), including testing, calibration, functional tests, troubleshooting and installation of upgrades or changes to telemetry requirements
• Automatic Voltage Regulators/Power Stabilization System and related control schemes impacting ERCOT/MISO/PJM/CAISO telemetry, including notification of testing to GCS/TSP
• Interface with outside vendors/business partners
• Revise and maintain RTU drawings
• Support diagnostic/calibration tests on generation facilities’ electrical equipment (Generator CTs, PTs, meters, transducers, ancillary equipment) that impact RTU telemetry to DCS/GCS and/or TSP
• Build relationships with plant technicians and leadership

Level of Position will be determined by applicable skills/experience.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required
• Five (5) years of related experience highly preferred (Documented RTU related training a plus)
• Call outs
• Extended work hours
• Routine travel away from home
• Field work required
• Strenuous physical effort such as climbing, lifting; temperature extremes, and dusty environments
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
• Valid Driver's License required

Key Metrics

• Job Knowledge:
  Possess and actively develop the knowledge and skills required to perform the essential aspects of the job and lead/train others
• Teamwork:
  Coordinate with team members to develop skills and achieve organizational goals; pursue leadership opportunities
• Problem solving/Decision making:
  Identify issues, gather relevant information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions; ability to work independently and lead projects
• Client Orientation:
  Build relationships and provide customized services to meet client needs
• Demonstrates Initiative:
  Meet or exceed expected skill development; pursue leadership opportunities

Additional Information

Fleet level RTU responsibilities

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

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