Vistra Corp. · 2 hours ago
Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist/Subject Matter Expert
Midlothian, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVistra Corp. is a global leader in energy and is seeking a Distributed Control System Specialist to join their team. This role involves designing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing complex industrial process control systems, ensuring smooth communication between components, and collaborating with various teams to enhance production processes.
EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Monitoring system performance and identifying potential issues through data analysis
Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software faults within the DCS system
Performing Preventative maintenance on DCS Hardware to ensure system reliability
Understands relationship of equipment to plant systems
Tuning control loops to optimize process variables and improve efficiency
Must be able to troubleshoot logic and apply necessary modifications
Analyzing process data to identify areas for improvement and implement changes
Collaborating with operations teams to optimize production processes
Perform trouble-shooting activities on all plant DCS-controlled equipment
Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems in systems, read and interpret online diagrams, electrical protection scheme, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and vendor service manuals
Managing alarm systems to minimize false alarms and ensure timely response to critical events
Developing alarm management strategies to improve operator decision-making
Participate in major maintenance projects, including equipment overhauls and removal and replacement of major units and parts
Inspects and monitors work of third-party contractors during major equipment repair or installation
Participating in capital projects related to DCS upgrades or expansions
Providing technical support during plant turnarounds and outages
Maintaining accurate documentation of the DCS system configuration and operating procedures
May provide instruction and teaching to lower-level employees
Familiar with the use of computer-based trending tools
Must be able to frequently climb ladders; enter confined spaces; climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways at elevations of 80 feet and more; crawl to the through confined areas
On-call support is required, both remote and onsite
Makes decisions and recommends appropriate repair techniques for plant equipment to peers, supervisors, plant management
Ensures strict adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures as they relate to plant operations and maintenance including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Space, Hot Work, Electrical Safety and PPE
Qualification
Required
Five(5) plus years maintaining and updating Distributed Control System Hardware, Network, Data Historians, and Logic
Computer networking knowledge and experience with industrial data communication and transmission protocols
Experience gained through college degree programs, trade school, related military service training programs, or technical training school programs
Knowledge of tuning control loops, calibrating field instruments, and Data Communications
Strong understanding of industrial process control principles and concepts
Expertise in DCS programming languages and software platforms
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Able to work Overtime and callouts when needed
Knowledge of troubleshooting complex technical issues
All applicants must be a successful candidate on the Plant Operator Selection System/Power Plant Operations and Maintenance (POSS / MASS) program in order to be considered a candidate for this position. POSS / MASS exams are administered on an as-needed basis by Human Resources and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process
Company
Vistra Corp.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$7.25B2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
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