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Vistra

Vistra

1,001-5,000 employees

Energy
Consumer Goods

Chester, PA, USA

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • High School diploma, trade school, military service or technical school training
  • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
  • Possess the ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment
  • Knowledge of CCGT power plants or equivalent education will be considered
  • Mechanical and trouble shooting skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Intermediate user PC skills
  • General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation
Responsibilities
  • Incumbents will rotate through the different areas of the plant to gain a working knowledge of those areas of the plant.
  • Assist with operational and mechanical activities to maximize plant availability and reliability
  • Operate and monitor plant equipment and systems locally and remotely from the Control Room
  • Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from instruments and reports abnormal conditions to the appropriate manager
  • Utilize plant informational systems to provide timely troubleshooting and repair of operational abnormalities
  • Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks, routine Preventative Maintenance, and inspections and troubleshooting as assigned
  • Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned
  • Adherence to safe working practices and identify hazards, following through on corrective action in conjunction with Management
  • Support vendor relationships around plant production schedules
  • Complete required plant training
  • Assist with unloading, handling and transferring of bulk chemicals, de-mineralized water trailers, and taking of samples for analysis and testing
  • Maintain plant housekeeping and security
  • Perform other projects as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of CCGT power plants or equivalent education will be considered

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vistra's investment in Illinois solar projects aligns with growing renewable energy trends.
  • Vistra's Baldwin Plant extension ensures energy reliability amid MISO market concerns.
  • Vistra's dividend payments reflect strong financial health and shareholder commitment.

What critics are saying

  • Moss Landing battery fire could lead to financial penalties and reputational damage.
  • Baldwin Plant extension may face environmental scrutiny and regulatory challenges.
  • Legal liabilities from Moss Landing fire could impact Vistra's financial stability.

What makes Vistra unique

  • Vistra integrates energy storage with solar projects, enhancing grid reliability and sustainability.
  • Vistra's Moss Landing facility is the world's largest energy storage site, storing 750 MW.
  • Vistra's board includes industry experts, strengthening governance and strategic oversight.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 21st, 2025
Vistra Declares Dividend On Common Stock And Series A Preferred Stock

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2235 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of March 20, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 20, 2025.The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series A dividend is $40.00 per preferred share, or $80.00 per share of Series A preferred stock on an annualized basis. The Series A dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to Series A preferred stockholders of record as of April 1, 2025.About VistraVistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine

Santa Cruz Sentinel
Feb 13th, 2025
Monterey County residents sue Vistra, others for damages due to Moss Landing battery fire

Monterey County residents sue Vistra, others for damages due to Moss Landing battery fire.

MarketBeat
Feb 13th, 2025
Stephens Investment Management Group LLC Invests $12.58 Million in Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)

Stephens Investment Management Group LLC invests $12.58 million in Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST).

PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2025
Vistra To Report Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2024 Results On Feb. 27, 2025

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) plans to report its full year and fourth quarter 2024 financial and operating results on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, during a live conference call and webcast beginning at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT).The live webcast can be accessed via Vistra's website at www.vistracorp.com under "Investor Relations" and then "Events & Presentations." Participants can also listen by phone by registering here prior to the start time of the call to receive a conference call dial-in number. A replay of the webcast will be available on Vistra's website for one year following the call.About VistraVistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine

Investor's Business Daily
Jan 17th, 2025
Top S&P 500 Stock Vistra Falls After Fire At California Battery Facility

Vistra announced it completed a recent expansion of the Moss Landing energy storage facility on Aug. 1, 2023, claiming it can store 750 megawatts of energy, and the largest of its kind in the world.