I&C Plant Technician
Odessa, TX · On-site
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
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I&C Plant Technician
Odessa, TX · On-site
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
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Do workers at Vistra get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
90% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
90% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Does Vistra pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
At Vistra, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
69% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
69% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Vistra affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Vistra?
Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
Do workers at Vistra worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do Vistra workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
78% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
78% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it for Vistra workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Vistra?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do Vistra managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do jobs at Vistra spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Vistra?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at Vistra good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Vistra?
Some people feel stressed out here.
38% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
38% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
91% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
91% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
81% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
81% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Vistra?
Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Vistra?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think Vistra’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Vistra is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
84% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
84% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Vistra?
What are the most popular categories at Vistra?
Full-time
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Vistra rating
9.2
Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
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Job Summary
Responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and perform operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations and will work under the direction of skilled Plant Technicians.
Responsible for continuing to learn the proper function and perform maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
*** Level of position will be determined by applicable education and skills/experience
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
Key Metrics:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Odessa, Texas
Texas
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.
Job Summary
Responsible for basic operational knowledge of all plant systems and perform operation of the equipment within specification and environmental regulations and will work under the direction of skilled Plant Technicians.
Responsible for continuing to learn the proper function and perform maintenance of equipment at a Gas Plant for the Gas fleet. Responsible for promoting safe, effective, and reliable operation.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
- Required duties depend upon the particular field requiring skills for advancement.
- Assisting/performing troubleshooting of plant equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning, daily maintenance, construction, demolition, overhauls, repair /replacement and removal/installation of plant equipment and structures.
- Provides skills for maintaining equipment at the plant
- Perform clearances in LOTOV under the direction of a senior operator or supervisor
- Utilizes/operates various types of hand, power, precision or machine tools necessary to support safe and productive work environments.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all electronic control systems and computers
- Understands and follows current safety and environmental regulations necessary to conduct all phases of work
- 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
- Understanding core networking concepts: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as: MODBUS TCP, DNP3, OPC
- Ability to read and interpret network diagrams
- Familiarity with thin client architecture
- Knowledge of how SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems can be integrated
- Basic understanding of NERC CIP requirements
*** Level of position will be determined by applicable education and skills/experience
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
- Minimum two (2) years of related experience
- 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.
- Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 job performance measures composed of basic: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument and Controls
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Demonstrate standard computer based skills
- Demonstrate effective oral & verbal communications skills
- If applicable, candidate must meet the requirement of PT1-E
Key Metrics:
- Progression of skill within primary skill set.
- Satisfactory completion of Tier 2 job performance measures predominately composed of Sign-offs of demonstrating different primary and auxiliary system operations and maintenance relevant to primary skill.
- Demonstrate continual self improvement in job skills and knowledge.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without
Job Family
Plant Operations
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Odessa, Texas
Texas
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.