Vistra Corp.

Plant Support Engineer - Senior

Vistra Corp. • $80K — $110K *
Perry, OH 44081In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
  • At least 2 years of relevant job experience is preferred.
  • Prior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying complex issues.

Responsibilities

  • Support resolution of emergent and near-term engineering work.
  • Act as the engineering point of contact for online work schedules.
  • Provide engineering support for Operability process and evaluations.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and technical support.
  • Prepare minor design modifications and present reports with recommendations.

Benefits

  • Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
  • Focus on exceeding customer expectations.
  • Opportunities for participation in special projects and committees.
  • Support for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Plant Support Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of plant systems and components. This includes valves (motor-operated and air-operated), rotating equipment (pumps and turbines), HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications.

The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:
  • Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
  • Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
  • Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
  • Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
  • Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
  • Perform equipment condition assessments and support minor design modifications.
  • Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
  • Support resolution of operating challenges.
  • Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
  • Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
  • Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
  • Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
  • Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering (prefered), Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).
  • Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
  • Proficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related job experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.
  • Ability to influence and build effective working relationships across departments.
  • In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
  • Capability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
  • Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.


Key Metrics:

  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
  • Clear and effective communication of complex technical issues.
  • Ability to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.
  • Deep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.
  • Evaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.
  • Effective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.


** final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications **

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.
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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