Project Controls Specialist – Cost and Schedule Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

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 This position provides cost tracking, documentation control, project scheduling, and support services to Fossil Generation for the accomplishment of assigned major projects. These services include oversight of supplemental contract cost control personnel, developing cost estimates for outage and project work scopes, and creating project schedules in a manner that meets the desired project objectives. This is accomplished by communicating with the outage manager, project managers, equipment repair engineers, vendors and contract personnel to determine the project scope, logic ties, estimated costs, and other planning and scheduling parameters needed to effectively support the project directives. This position will manage cost tracking templates, project schedules, Outage Play Book templates, electronic share points, and all other document control processes used in the Vistra Outage Management Process. This position is critical to the success of capital projects and is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned project portfolio activities. This entails all assigned work from the outage manager or project manager throughout the project lifecycle including; cost projections, cost tracking, planning, estimating, and close out on assigned projects. The cost analyst must be capable of coordinating and supporting a wide range of functional organizational leads, subject matter experts, managers, and contractors to accomplish the goals and objectives set forth by Fossil Generation. Job Description Required Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum education requirements are HS Diploma with 2 years power plant experience;
• A minimum of 2 years Project Controls experience in the maintenance of power production equipment and/or unit outages.
• A minimum of 2 years Project Scheduling experience in the maintenance of power production equipment and/or unit outages.
• Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc)
• Team work and collaboration skills with all levels within the organization
• Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication
• Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships at all levels within the organization
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving processes and/or techniques to address complex issues (i.e. Brown Paper planning process or similar)
• Experience should demonstrate knowledge of Primavera scheduling software and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience should demonstrate knowledge of plant accounting systems, outage cost tracking processes, outage and project risk analysis processes.
• Experience in interfacing with contract craft personnel and equipment manufacturer field representatives.
• Working knowledge of fossil power plant operations, work processes, and personnel.
• Working knowledge of safety, health, and environmental requirements in fossil power plants. Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide effective project scheduling services in accordance with the Vistra Outage Playbook to ensure safe projects within schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Ensure outage and project information and metric performance are documented in accordance with Vistra Outage Playbook.
• Manage and maintain electronic file storage for outages which includes: historical cost estimates, Outage Books, site plot plans, and other outage related files as necessary.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with plant personnel, suppliers of materials/services and other Vistra organizations, which interface with assigned projects to promote a cooperative teaming relationship.
• Ensure effective project resource utilization through project activity identification, applying logic to the activities, and analyzing effects to schedule and cost.
• Develop schedule layouts in conjunction with the project team, including critical path analysis, alternate schedules and progress measurement of the schedule.
• Verify that the updates are an accurate representation of the work accomplished.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion.
• Plan project activities through project scope identification, contract requirement identification, and bundling services cost effectively.
• Provide project cost status in a timely manner to all appropriate parties to ensure excellent communication between the project team and others.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports of managed projects and ensure they are properly filed.
• Provide oversight to supplemental contractor cost/schedule controls resources as needed.
• Review Vendor and Subcontractor updates to the schedule.
• Coordinate the assignments of work for planning and scheduling assigned to the project.
• Maintain Vistra Outage Management Process playbook and provide training as needed.
• Assist and/or develop outage and project cost estimates as assigned for both O&M and Capital Projects.
• Assist and/or develop outage and project schedules as assigned for both O&M and Capital Projects.
• Review assigned project construction and maintenance estimates as requested for both O&M and Capital Projects.

Location could vary based on selected candidate preference and business need. Position will require significant travel in support of outages and other business needs. Grade Level will be dependent upon level of experience of the successful candidate. Job Family Engineering Services Company Luminant Generation Company LLC Locations Ontelaunee Plant Pennsylvania 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 (

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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.