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Principal Reliability Engineering / Generation Specialist

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Luminant Generation Company LLC

Sacramento, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/18/2026

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Job Description

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 Overview:
This Reliability Engineer/Specialist will be primarily responsible for executing Vistra's reliability improvement projects, applying sound engineering judgment and ensuring alignment with established company procedures and guidelines such as the Corrective Action Program (CAP), Work Process Control (WPC), and loss prevention inspection, testing and maintenance requirements. The Engineer/Specialist will participate in industry user groups and forums, integrating industry-leading insights into the Vistra organization. This role supports both short-term and long-term budget planning and execution in alignment with Vistra's Loss Prevention and Hazard Management program requirements and Reliability Optimization Initiative (ROI).
Job Description Key Accountabilities:
Review fleet outstanding risk reduction suggestions associated with equipment inspection, testing and maintenance enhancements in coordination with program leads (Boiler & Machinery, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Fire Protection, Combustible Dust, Highly Hazard Chemicals etc.) Develop Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for key assets in coordination with systems subject matter experts. Improve and develop Preventive Maintenance requirements with the use of FMEAs and incorporating learnings from industry events and trends. Lead the integration of Essential PM database into Maximo application. Maintain Essential Preventive Maintenance ranking process. Administer and develop Reliability Key Performance Indicators Facilitate adherence to the WPC program and process across the fleet. Lead/perform Root Cause Analyses. Liaise between application owners (e.g., Maximo, SharePoint), application support teams, asset preservation program owners, root cause analysis teams and hazard management program stakeholders. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Support Insurance Loss Prevention visits in coordination with program leads Travel to sites as needed to support program and project execution. Travel - up to 40 % travel expected.
Education and Skill Requirements:
5+ years of experience in power generation or equivalent, with prior experience in equipment reliability concepts and preventive maintenance for power plant equipment. Working knowledge of Vistra Corrective Action Program (CAP) and Work Process Control (WPC) processes as well as industry best practices. Familiarity with FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), reliability and maintainability key performance indicators like
MTBF, MTTR, P-F
curves and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) processes. Understanding of power plant equipment and system performance requirements. Ability to research industry standards and best practices to provide technical guidance on equipment reliability improvement, hazard management and loss prevention. Proficiency with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering principles Familiarity with Maximo CMMS system is a plus. Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, creative problem-solving, and team-building skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. High School diploma/GED equivalent with relevant experience gained through certification programs and work experience. Demonstrated aptitude aligned with key accountabilities. Key Metrics for
Success:
Provide proactive, technically sound support to the Vistra Fossil and Renewables fleet. Recommend solutions to improve site resilience, reliability, and performance. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Deliver accurate fleet reliability performance analysis and monitoring of WPC adherence via KPIs. Demonstrate ability to differentiate reliability and maintenance activities based on criticality. Maintain program documentation to support WPC requirements. Track and document program and project completion to demonstrate progress.
Location:
Will consider any Vistra fossil generation facility as an alternative to Irving TX.
Grade:
Grade will be assigned based on skills and experience (aligned with engineering/specialist progression program). Job Family Engineering Services Company Luminant Generation Company LLC Locations Irving, 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. 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 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@vistracorp.com to make a request.

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