Machinery & Boiler Engineer

Boiler and Machinery Engineer/Specialist

The Boiler and Machinery (B&M) Engineer/Specialist provides subject matter expertise for Vistra's generation fleet pertaining to loss control/prevention for critical plant equipment. The position will primarily be responsible for managing Vistra's B&M program activities and will provide sound engineering judgment to identify program gaps across the fleet consistent with established program guidelines. The Loss Prevention Engineer/Specialist will provide engineering analysis and guidance for continuous improvement of hazard management program requirements.

The Engineer/Specialist will be involved in industry user groups and forums to bring industry-leading ideas back to the Vistra organization. This function supports short- and long-range budget planning and execution in alignment with B&M program requirements.

• Facilitate the B&M Program adherence across the Fleet.
• Lead B&M Sub team, conduct periodic team meetings and update B&M Standard as needed.
• Work with site staff to implement the latest B&M Standard changes.
• Conduct specific spot audits of B&M program activities for the sites.
• Support site staff as point of contact for B&M program activities questions or concerns.
• Execute short-term and long-term B&M performance activities.
• Maintain the visibility and priority of B&M hazard management program.
• Participate and/or lead root cause analysis investigations to determine root cause of system and equipment failures and to perform equipment and system performance evaluations.
• Share actionable and relevant information across the company fleet to build awareness and enable risk-informed decision making.
• Effectively communicate within all levels of the Vistra organization.
• Travel to sites as necessary to support efforts.

Education and Skill Requirements:

• 5+ years of power generation experience (or equivalent), prior experience with equipment reliability concepts, preventive maintenance for power generation plant equipment required.

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time required.

• Ability to support sites with inquiries related to installation, operation, and maintenance of plant systems, electrical, controls and/or mechanical and rotating equipment.

• Understanding of power plant equipment and system performance requirements.

• Ability to research industry standards and best practices to support or provide technical guidance on issues related to hazard management and plant assets loss prevention.

• Ability to use plant operation, maintenance, and engineering principles to provide technical guidance on issues related to hazard management and plant assets loss prevention.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, creative problem solving and team building.

• High level of expertise in Maximo highly preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering program.

• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.

• Demonstrated aptitude consistent with the job's key accountabilities.

Location:

Will consider any Vistra fossil generation facility as an alternative to Irving TX.

Grade:
Grade will be assigned based on skills and experience (aligned with engineering/specialist progression program).

Job Family:
Engineering Services

Company:
Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations:
Irving, Texas