Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, from an ABET accredited program
6+ years of relevant job experience
Nuclear experience preferred
Experience with thermal performance analysis of steam cycle components is a plus
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Responsibilities
Identify and perform tasks to meet organizational objectives
Analyze complex thermal performance issues of nuclear units
Coordinate projects and studies from inception to completion
Ensure compliance with safety policies to maintain a safe working environment
Oversee vendor activities including testing and inspections
Prepare reports with recommendations to address complex challenges
Lead or participate in special projects and external committees
Benefits
Opportunity to work on major nuclear engineering projects
Collaborate with leading vendors and specialists in the field
Engagement in a safe and innovation-driven work environment
Development of effective working relationships across various teams
Involvement in strategic initiatives that directly impact power output capabilities
Full Job Description
Job Summary This position is within the Major Projects- Engineering organization in Vistra Nuclear.
Key functions include ownership and resolution of higher-tier station thermal performance issues for Beaver Valley, Perry, and Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plants that need to be resolved to support uprate of these units. This job includes coordination with various vendors including cooling tower, steam turbine and steam cycle specialists. Accountable to work with vendors, peers, and other stakeholders to identify latent deficiencies to close and improvements to make to improve increase rated output of the units. Frequently works independently to identify and perform tasks as required to meet Vistra objectives. Supports the gathering and analysis of information necessary for Vistra initiatives or to solve complex problems. The position will develop and maintain effective working relationships with others including internal and external to the company.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
Identifies and performs task as required to meet objectives
Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues associated with thermal performance of the Vistra nuclear units
Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion
Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Provides oversight of vendor activities such as tests and walkdowns
Prepare and present reports including recommendations to resolve complex issues
Participate in and on occasion lead special projects and committees including external organizations
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
4 yrs. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) from an ABET accredited program.
Minimum 6 yrs. relevant job experience (Ideal)
Nuclear experience preferred
Experience in thermal performance analysis of steam cycle components and systems preferred
Key Metrics:
Team - work and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries
Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication
Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
Working with others, increase electrical output of Vistra nuclear units through thermal performance improvements
Able to apply systematic problem - solving processes to address complex issues associated with thermal performance
** Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications **
Job Family Engineering Services
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.
