Vistra Corp.

Major Projects - AI & Analytics Specialist

Vistra Corp. • $90K — $130K *
Irving, TX 75061In-Person
Energy & Utilities
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, computer science, data analytics, or similar
  • 3-7 years in data science, analytics engineering, or applied AI
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, and an ML/analytics framework
  • Experience integrating AI or analytics in a business environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills focused on practical solutions
  • Excellent communication skills for various audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and deployment of AI solutions for equipment reliability
  • Identify high-value cross-department use cases for technology integration
  • Coordinate training and support to drive technology adoption
  • Collaborate with site and corporate teams to ensure scalable solutions
  • Monitor performance of deployed solutions for continuous refinement
  • Represent the organization in industry and vendor engagements
  • Develop documentation and standards for solution sustainability
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions
  • Flexible location options at nuclear sites or corporate office
  • Access to training and development resources
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration and innovation
  • Involvement in impactful projects that enhance fleet performance
Full Job Description
Job Summary
This position supports the Fleet Special Projects organization in identifying, developing, and deploying technology-driven solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and decision-making across the Vistra Nuclear Fleet. The role focuses on applying artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and emerging tools to solve cross-fleet challenges and accelerate innovation.

This role can be based at any one of our nuclear sites or our corporate office in Irving, Texas.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
  • Lead the development and deployment of AI and advanced analytics solutions to improve equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and fleet performance.
  • Identify high-value use cases across all Fleet departments to integrate solutions into existing workflows.
  • Drive adoption of new technologies by coordinating training, developing practical use cases, and supporting end users.
  • Partner with site teams and corporate groups to ensure solutions are scalable, repeatable, and aligned with fleet priorities.
  • Monitor solution performance and continuously refine tools based on real-world impact and lessons learned.
  • Represent the organization in industry groups, vendor engagements, and research initiatives to bring proven ideas and best practices back internally.
  • Develop clear documentation, guidance, and standards to support long-term sustainability of deployed solutions.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, value delivered, and emerging opportunities.
  • Drive a culture of innovation by challenging traditional approaches and identifying new ways to improve safety, performance, and cost.


Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering, computer science, data analytics, or similar) OR equivalent experience.
  • 3-7 years of experience in data science, analytics engineering, or applied AI.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one ML/analytics framework.
  • Experience applying AI, data analytics, or digital tools in a business or operational environment.
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on practical, implementable solutions.
  • Ability to work across organizations and influence without direct authority.
  • Clear, concise communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-starter who can identify opportunities, take ownership, and deliver results.
  • Comfortable working in an evolving space with emerging technologies.


Key Metrics
  • Adoption and impact of deployed solutions across the fleet
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
  • Delivery of measurable improvements (reliability, efficiency, cost, decision speed)
  • Engagement with industry peers and incorporation of external best practices
  • Continuous improvement and innovation outcomes
  • Safety performance and compliance


Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations
Shippingport, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (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. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
Learn more about Vistra Corp.
Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
+1460%
NASDAQ
VST
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