Power Plant Operations Summer Intern at Vistra Corporation

Minooka, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations, Maintenance, Compliance, Safety, Environmental Regulations, Troubleshooting, Mechanical Tasks, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Chemical Handling, Instrument Reading, PC Skills, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Utilities

Description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary Intern will support and maintain efficient and cost effective facility operations adhering to compliance, safety and environmental regulations under the supervision of plant management. Work as part of a team to complete daily tasks required to assist in the operation and maintenance of facility equipment, systems. Job Description Responsibilities: • Incumbents will rotate through the different areas of the plant to gain a working knowledge of those areas of the plant. • Assist with operational and mechanical activities to maximize plant availability and reliability • Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems locally and remotely from the Control Room • Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager • Utilize plant informational systems to provide timely troubleshooting and repair of operational abnormalities • Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks, routine Preventative Maintenance, and inspections and troubleshooting as assigned • Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned • Adherence to safe working practices and identify hazards ,following through on corrective action in conjunction with Management • Support vendor relationships around plant production schedules • Complete required plant training • Assist with unloading, handling and transferring of bulk chemicals, de-mineralized water trailers, and taking of samples for analysis and testing • Maintain plant housekeeping and security • Perform other projects as assigned Requirements: • High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills • Possess the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment • Knowledge of CCGT power plants or equivalent education will be considered • Mechanical and trouble shooting skills • Effective communication skills • Ability to work flexible hours, weekday shift vacancies, support plant start-ups, be on call and accept call-outs and over time work on short notice • Intermediate user PC skills • General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation Job Family General Services Company Luminant Power LLC Locations Minooka, Illinois Illinois We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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Responsibilities

The intern will support efficient and cost-effective facility operations while adhering to compliance, safety, and environmental regulations under supervision. Responsibilities include rotating through plant areas, assisting with operational and mechanical tasks, monitoring equipment, and performing equipment rounds.