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Irving, Texas, United States
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Job Summary
The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the commissioning of new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Engineer shall coordinate with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations. Travel for the project will be necessary and may required extended travel to meet project needs.Job Description
Key Accountabilities
•Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance
•Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.
•Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment
•Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources
•Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures
•Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams)
•Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover
•Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and within safety and performance requirements
•Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•6+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)
•Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems
•Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills – to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.
•Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.
•Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology program
•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics
•Meet or exceed all annual business objectives – including but not limited to:
o Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance
o Production: Direct Commissioning activities to meet corporate goals and objectives of new construction projects
o Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets
Pay grade and salary will be determined by education and experience
Job Family
Engineering ServicesCompany
Vistra Corporate Services CompanyLocations
Irving, TexasTexasIt 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.