Instrument Electrician Technician

Vistra

Newton, Illinois

Full Time

Posted September 23, 2026

$50 - $50/hr

Power Generation

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Listing evidence and provenance

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The Instrument/ Electrical Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor and is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all process instruments, controls, computers, PLCs and electrical systems at the Newton facility.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent completion of an approved apprenticeship program
48 months (4 years) experience in instrument and electrical maintenance in a power plant or heavy industry (Power Plant experience preferred)
Possess a working knowledge of mathematics and physics
Must provide documentation to support their instrument and electrical experience
Possess patience and ability to exercise care when working with small and precision parts
Must possess basic computer skills needed to perform job functions as needed in a computer based maintenance system.
Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry heavy loads
Ability to work in areas involving heights, enclosed spaces, and near or above water
Must be available and willing to work overtime, and ability to work shift work
All applicants 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 and all communication concerning the testing is sent to the candidate's email address provided during the application process.