Strategic Engineer (Electrical / I&C / Mechanical)

About the role

Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy. General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development. Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies. This position can be based at any of our 4 nuclear power plants: Beaver Valley (Shippingport, PA), Davis-Besse (Oak Harbor, OH), Perry (Perry, OH), Comanche Peak (Glen Rose, TX).

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones. Inform the VISTRA corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan. Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope.
• Asset Management: Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement. Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties.
• Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency. Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles.

Requirements

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline (preference for: Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering)
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
• Proficient in nuclear plant technologies.
• Preferred 8 years experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries.
• Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles.
• Communication – Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies.
• Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight.
• Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Skills

• Individual contributor in field of expertise.
• Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly.