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 Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy. General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development. Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies. Job Description This position can be based at any of our 4 nuclear power plants: Beaver Valley (Shippingport, PA) Davis-Besse (Oak Harbor, OH) Perry (Perry, OH) Comanche Peak (Glen Rose, TX) Key Accountabilities: Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones. Inform the VISTRA corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan. Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope. Asset Management: Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement. Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term. Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency. Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles. Education, Experience & Skill Requirements: BS or greater in an Engineering discipline (preference for: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering) Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements preferred but not required. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests. Proficient with technical evaluation processes. Proficient in nuclear plant technologies Preferred 8 years experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight. Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates. **Candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply. Final pay grade and compensation will be based on applicant s experience and qualifications** Key Metrics: Individual contributor in field of expertise. Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly. Job Family Engineering Services Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Shippingport, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy.
General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.
Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.
Beaver Valley (Shippingport, PA)
Davis-Besse (Oak Harbor, OH)
Perry (Perry, OH)
Comanche Peak (Glen Rose, TX)
Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones.
Inform the VISTRA corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan.
Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope.
Asset Management: Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.
Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties
Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency.
Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles.
BS or greater in an Engineering discipline (preference for: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering)
Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
Proficient in nuclear plant technologies
Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles

Nice-to-haves

Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements preferred but not required.
Preferred 8 years experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries

Application prep

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