Material Specialist

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 Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Fuel Yard plant equipment. Performs lower skilled duties involving mechanical and electrical maintenance. Responsible for operating and maintaining conveyors, dewatering belts, and various other plant systems. Key Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent: Duties include but are not limited to, Operating power plant fuel and ash handling equipment and may include assignment to the warehouse function. Monitors equipment temperature, pressure, flow, and level gauges to assess the condition of the equipment. Performs lower skilled electrical and mechanical duties as qualified to maintain equipment. Will be required to use an assortment of tools that may include forklift operation, electrical test equipment meters, hand tools, and power tools both electrical and air operated. The majority of work will be performed in a physically demanding environment, which includes working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. As a power plant employee, the incumbent will perform some duties in operational, electrical, mechanical job functions, and other duties as assigned. Some overtime will be required. Job assignments will be made based on demonstrated skills, knowledge, abilities and qualifications. Employees shall be required to train and function as a member of the fire brigade. All work shall be performed in compliance with Safety Handbook. Performs other duties as required ** Position represented by IBEW 2337 and pay is $31.33 per hour. ** Position requires working 12hr rotating shift. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements • High school diploma, or GED equivalent is required. • Demonstrated power plant skills and experience preferred. • Good knowledge of basic math, reading and writing skills required. • Ability to use all hand tools and other various tools. • Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders is preferred. • Good communication skills, both written and verbal. • Basic computer skills. • All applicants (excluding applicants currently employed in specific positions in Fossil Generation) 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. Job Family Plant Operations Company Oak Grove Management Co LLC Locations Franklin, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request.