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New Construction Commissioning Engineer at Vistra Corp. New Construction Commissioning Engineer at Vistra Corp. in Schiller Park, Illinois Posted in about 19 hours ago.

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full-time 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 The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the commissioning of large scale, new construction projects to ensure projects are turned over to operations for future safe and reliable operations. The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for verifying the project controls system fully functions and operates in alignment with engineering designs and equipment specifications. The control system operation shall align with Vistra fleet standards and Fleet SME guidance. The Commissioning Engineer shall coordinate with EPC Contractors, Controls suppliers, and owners' engineers to ensure all necessary testing and commissioning is completed for turnover to Vistra Operations. Travel for the project will be necessary and may require extended travel to meet project needs. Please note, location will vary based on project assignment. Must work or be willing to relocate to a State that Vistra currently operates. Job Description Key Accountabilities

• Develop engineering / control system design and equipment specifications for each project in accordance with Vistra standard specifications and Fleet SME guidance
• Establish commissioning and testing procedures that can be standardized across all projects and modified as needed for specific projects.
• Coordinate delivery and installation of system controls equipment
• Provide on-site technical expertise and coordination with Fleet SME resources
• Construct, implement and document commissioning and testing processes and procedures
• Coordinate with key stakeholders (controls vendors, Vistra IT, Vistra Cybersecurity, Vistra Operations, and Vistra Commercial teams)
• Support projects post commissioning/operation as required to ensure successful turnover
• Ensure contract deliverables are interpreted and executed on-time, on-budget and within safety and performance requirements
• Develop and support documentation turnover from essential contractors during commissioning Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
• 6+ years relevant experience (power generation operations, maintenance, engineering)
• Required experience in Power Plant Control Systems
• Ability to look critically at a problem set, identify unique solutions and influence change
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - to be applied across the organization and externally, including the ability to confidently and effectively explain engineering requirements, including to non-technical audiences.
• Occasional long, irregular hours. May often require the employee to work in excess of 12 hours per day and in excess of seven (7) consecutive days. This position requires frequent travel and/or long-term assignments away from home.
• Bachelor of Science in an accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology program
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills Key Metrics
• Meet or exceed all annual business objectives - including but not limited to: o Safety, environmental and regulatory compliance o

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Direct Commissioning activities to meet corporate goals and objectives of new construction projects o Successful delivery of new construction projects to Operations within established financial and production related performance targets