Vistra Corp.

Major Projects Site Director

Vistra Corp. • $150K — $180K *
Perry, OH 44081In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years in nuclear power industry with escalating responsibilities
  • 7-10 years of leadership in large-scale capital projects (> $1B)
  • Deep understanding of NRC regulations and nuclear licensing processes
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred in Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and project delivery with large modifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of plant modifications for safety and efficiency
  • Apply technical expertise to guide complex engineering and construction
  • Demonstrate thought leadership in nuclear uprate projects
  • Make clear decisions in high-stress situations while managing a diverse team
  • Advise and negotiate with stakeholders and contractors
  • Inspire managerial excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule
  • Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion among project teams
  • Represent Vistra in industry forums, aligning with best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a high-impact multi-billion-dollar project
  • Involvement in cutting-edge nuclear engineering and operational practices
  • Work within a company focused on exceeding customer expectations
  • Culture emphasizing teamwork and effective communication
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion across all project levels
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Site Director provides executive leadership for the multi-billion-dollar Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project at Perry. Accountable for all site activities across engineering, licensing, procurement, construction, and operations, the Site Director ensures safe, high-quality, and timely execution of more than 100 major modifications. This role is responsible for aligning site execution with Vistra's corporate strategy, NRC requirements, and fleet governance, while serving as the primary interface with EPC partners, OEMs, regulators, and senior leadership. Given the project's magnitude and cost, the Site Director plays a critical role in driving risk-informed decisions, ensuring budget discipline, and sustaining performance excellence under highly complex technical and regulatory conditions.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
  • Lead implementation of major plant modifications that enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and resolve long-standing equipment reliability issues across a multi-billion-dollar scope.
  • Apply deep technical understanding of nuclear plant programs, processes, and procedures to guide execution of highly complex engineering and construction activities.
  • Demonstrate recognized professional standing and thought leadership through original contributions to nuclear plant uprate projects and industry forums.
  • Exhibit clear and logical decision-making in high-stress situations, managing complex technical problems while directing a multi-discipline team of professionals.
  • Advise, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders; effectively interface with major EPC contractors and industry partners to support both operating and outage activities.
  • Inspire and motivate managers and project managers to achieve excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
  • Foster a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across all levels of the project team.
  • Represent Vistra in INPO and other industry project management forums, ensuring alignment with best practices and continuous improvement benchmarks.


Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
  • 15+ years in the nuclear power industry with increasing responsibility in project management, engineering, licensing, procurement, contract management, and nuclear operations. Minimum 7-10 years of leadership on large-scale capital projects (> $1B), including Extended Power Uprates or new nuclear construction.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of NRC regulations, INPO standards, and nuclear licensing processes, with current knowledge of the U.S. electricity industry and competitive energy markets.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical preferred). Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management desirable.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • Additional Requirements: Proven track record of executive-level stakeholder engagement, regulatory interface, and successful delivery of complex nuclear projects with >100 major modifications.


Key Metrics
  • Safety & Compliance - Zero violations; full adherence to NRC, INPO, and NQA-1 standards.
  • Schedule Performance - On-time completion of EPU milestones and outage deliverables with no downstream delays.
  • Cost Management - 60;95% budget adherence across $1B+ scope; proactive variance tracking and mitigation.
  • Quality & Execution - 100+ major modifications completed with minimal corrective actions and proven long-term operability.
  • Stakeholder Confidence - High confidence from executives, EPC partners, and regulators through transparent reporting and timely NRC approvals.


Job Family
Plant Operations

Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations
Perry, Ohio

Ohio

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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