Vistra Corp.

Nuclear System Engineer (Computer Engineering)

Vistra Corp. • $90K — $120K *
Perry, OH 44081In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4 years engineering experience preferred, especially in nuclear power.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR; Professional Engineering license preferred.
  • Physical capability to perform plant walk downs and inspections.
  • Proficiency in PC use and engineering applications, including Electrical Print reading.

Responsibilities

  • Support Maintenance and Operations in system troubleshooting and recommend actions to engineering management.
  • Interface with Maintenance and Operations for cost-effective maintenance strategies.
  • Issue engineering changes to aid ONLINE work schedule and address emergent plant issues.
  • Support planning and prioritization aspects of project life cycles.
  • Implement senior team members' action plans to address deficiencies.
  • Support changes in system configuration and design.
  • Develop engineering products according to standards and procedures.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Emergency Response Organization.
  • Cross-functional collaboration opportunities within the organization.
  • Comprehensive training and qualification maintenance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The focus of this role will be on the administration of the plant computer systems.

This role of Nuclear Systems Engineer (Computer Engineering) is responsible for interfacing with various stakeholders (operations, maintenance, management) and championing system improvements as well as establishing the required maintenance to ensure system reliability for components in the assigned systems.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:
  • Become the Subject Matter Expert on the assigned computer systems, networks, and peripheral equipment.
  • Provide support to maintenance on corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Investigate and resolve complex computer issues.
  • Own the overall reliability of assigned computer systems through trending of issues and development of activities to maintain the systems in a reliable state.
  • Develop the long-term strategy for system upgrades and modifications to support the equipment reliability needs.
  • Integrate site Cyber Security program requirements with maintenance of the assigned computer systems
  • Perform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.


Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science or similar area of study preferred (degrees generally associated with power plant operations and administration of plant computer system
  • All levels of experience will be considered but a minimum of 4 years engineering experience is preferred.
  • Previous professional-level experience in engineering or computer system support is desired.
  • Knowledge of C ++, Windows, Linux, networking, firewall, and cyber security is preferred. Training will also be provided
  • Comprehensive background in computer systems and technology is preferred. Areas of focus could include computer operating systems, network communications, data acquisition systems, programming/scripting & cyber security within an operational technology environment
  • Excellent troubleshooting abilities and analytical skills
  • Superior communication skills with the ability to make technical presentations to all levels across the organization
  • Ability to provide support outside of normal working hours as required to support operation of the assigned computer systems.


* Final pay grade will be determined based on experience and qualifications

Key Metrics:
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
  • Able to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.
  • Maintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
  • Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.
  • Understanding of economic drivers to the business.
  • Able to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.


Job Family
Engineering Services

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.
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Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
+1460%
NASDAQ
VST
* Ladders Estimates

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