Auxiliary Operator - Baldwin

Vistra Corporate Services Company
vision insurance
United States, Illinois, Baldwin
Jun 23, 2025
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 Monitors, operates, and cleans plant equipment. Work ranges from taking readings, operating valves, cleaning and restoring equipment. The majority of the work is performed in the plant basement area, which is a high noise area, and subject to temperature extremes. This is an entry level developmental position which receives technical guidance, training and assignments from higher level auxiliary operators and supervisors. The hourly pay rate for this role ranges from $37.30- 39.08/hr. This role is also eligible for Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their eligible dependents. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Work a 12-hour rotating shift. Perform safety sensitive tasks. Work around moving equipment and high-energy pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Monitor and operate ash collection equipment, water treatment equipment, and other auxiliary plant support systems. Work with manual tools to operate large valve and vessel doors. Close and open large manual valves and perform various cleaning evolutions. May drive light trucks and fork lifts. Education, Experience & Skills Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent required. Prior operations or maintenance experience preferred Knowledge of power plant fundamentals in chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics preferred. Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift Must be able to pass the POSS/MASS test Work environment requires the ability to don a respirator for some duties. Performs repetitive and non-repetitive duties requiring lifting, push/pull, stretching, bending and twisting. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling requires a minimum ability of 50 pounds. May work in temperatures below freezing in winter months and above 110 degrees in summer months in parts of the plant. may work at heights off of a platform or scaffold and may work in a pit or other confined spaces. Must successfully complete/pass POSS/MASS aptitude test ***Grade/level will be dependent on experience/skills* Must remain clean shaven in compliance with OSHA respirator fit testing standards. Job Family Plant Operations Company Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC Locations Baldwin, Illinois Illinois 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 atassistance@vistraenergy.comto make a request.**