Vistra Corp.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear

Vistra Corp. • $90K — $120K *
Glen Rose, TX 76043In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
  • 6 years of related job experience, with at least 3 years in a nuclear power plant environment
  • Extensive knowledge in mechanical design engineering
  • Familiarity with system and component design, heat transfer, and fluid flow analysis
  • Experience with piping system design including ANSI standards and ASME code requirements
  • Ability to perform physical walkdowns using stairs and ladders
  • Proficiency in engineering modeling and analysis software

Responsibilities

  • Provide innovative engineering solutions for challenging technical problems
  • Assess and resolve potential quality issues
  • Perform tasks according to nuclear and personnel safety standards
  • Conduct regular walkdowns to gather information for design and analysis
  • Develop long-range improvement plans for key plant assets
  • Lead complex issue interpretation and analysis
  • Prepare and present reports with recommendations for resolution

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Engagement with innovative engineering projects
  • Participation in special projects and committees
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in the workplace
Full Job Description
Job Summary
In this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer frequently works independently to identify and perform tasks as required to meet Vistra objectives. This role 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 external to the company.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

  • Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems.
  • Assess and resolve potential conditions adverse to quality.
  • Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety.
  • Requires regular walkdowns of systems to gather information to support design and analysis activities.
  • Develop long-range improvement plans for key plant assets requiring attention such as obsolete equipment, vulnerabilities from OE, and upgrades that would result in operational or financial benefits.
  • Identifies and performs task as required to meet objectives
  • Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues
  • Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion
  • Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
  • Prepare and present reports including recommendations to resolve complex issues
  • Participate in and on occasion lead special project and committees
  • Lead complex problem-solving efforts


Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
  • 6 yrs related job experience ideal with at least 3 years in nuclear power plant environment required
  • Extensive knowledge in Mechanical design engineering
  • Knowledge in Mechanical areas such as system and component design, heat transfer and fluid flow analysis.
  • Knowledge of piping system design, including ANSI standards and ASME code requirements.
  • Knowledge of mechanical components design performance characteristics and specifications.
  • Need to be physically able to perform walkdowns requiring use of stairs and ladders.
  • Experience in preparing design changes through development and/or review of calculations, modifications, specifications, and designs
  • Experience in performing10CFR50.59 reviews.
  • Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs (Excel, Word, etc).
  • Experience running engineering modeling and analysis software and experience with associated software quality assurance requirements


** Level of position will be determined by applicable skills/experience **

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.
  • Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business
  • Able to apply systematic problem - solving processes to address complex issues


Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations
Glen Rose, Texas

Texas

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
* Ladders Estimates

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