Principal Mining Specialist

Join the Vistra family as a Principal Mining Specialist at Oak Grove Management Co LLC. This full‑time engineering role is located at the Oak Grove Mine Complex near Kosse, TX.

This position works independently, applying extensive subject‑matter expertise to solve multiple projects. The specialist provides project management and technical maintenance support for large value O&M and capital mining projects.

• Provide project management and maintenance support for O&M and capital projects.
• Provide maintenance and technical support for draglines, shovels, coal‑handling facilities, and other mining equipment as required.
• Develop project scope of work, technical documents, contracts, budgets, schedules, cost projections, and execution plans.
• Support LRP process and budget preparation.
• Coordinate and manage utility relocations, designs, or other tasks as required.
• Facilitate idea generation and learning teams to solve problems and support continuous improvement efforts.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 15 years related job experience in mining, power industry, or other environments that promote development in areas described in the essential responsibilities.
• Experience in project management, project scheduling, Maximo, and Microsoft tools.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience gained through college degree programs (including applicable associate’s degrees) and/or certifications is applicable.

Implement and enforce safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and increase safety awareness. Ensure MSHA and safety compliance with equipment outages and projects.

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.

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