Advanced Electronics Specialist

TXU Retail Services Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations in Perry, Ohio seeks an Electronics Lab Specialist to implement a variety of tasks associated with planning, developing and performing troubleshooting, refurbishment and repairs of electrical and electronic items (i.e., circuit boards, power supplies etc.).

The personnel in the position will be required to develop test procedures and test set-ups for items being serviced, perform the refurbishment and repairs and complete and document prescribed acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of complex electrical/electronic devices and circuit analysis.
• Strong computer, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary electrical/electronic repair qualifications.
• Overtime, call-ins, and off-shifts may be required.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of circuit boards and power supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and perform troubleshooting of electrical/electronic items.
• Refurbish and repair circuit boards and power supplies.
• Develop test procedures and test set-ups for serviced items.
• Complete prescribed acceptance testing of repaired items.
• Assist in dedication testing and failure analysis as needed.

Skills

Electrical/electronic analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Team leadership

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate degree in electronics engineering/servicing

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

Our team at Perry Nuclear Power Plant is seeking qualified talent to join our team in North Perry, OH. Perry Nuclear Power Plant sits on Lake Erie which is 35 miles east of Cleveland. This Boiling Water Reactor unit generates enough electricity to power more than 1 million homes daily and is one of the largest BWRs in the US. The National Institute of Urban Wildlife has certified the Perry Plant site as an Urban Wildlife Sanctuary. More than 850 acres of natural forests and marshes provide diverse habitat for area wildlife. This selected candidate to this role demonstrates commitment and ownership of their own safety as well as a willingness to address the safety of others and organization safety objectives.

The Electronics Repair Lab Specialist is responsible for implementing a variety of tasks associated with planning, developing and performing troubleshooting, refurbishment and repairs of electrical and electronic items (i.e., circuit boards, power supplies etc.). The personnel in the position will be required to develop test procedures and test set-ups for items being serviced, perform the refurbishment and repairs and complete and document prescribed acceptance testing. In addition, this position at times may require personnel to assist in the areas of dedication testing and failure analysis.

*LEVEL OF POSITION IS DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE*

Job Description Qualifications

• This position requires in-depth technical knowledge of complex electrical and electronic devices and the ability to analyze electronic circuits.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills as well as communication, inter-personal, customer service and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications required to perform electrical/electronic repairs (i.e. specialized test equipment, circuit theory, soldering).
• Demonstrated performance and proficiency at previous electrical/electronic technical or equivalent experience preferred.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime, call-ins and off-shifts.
• Must have demonstrated ability for solving technical problems.
• The Electronics Lab Specialist must be able to understand how a part or component functions then conceptualize and visualize how the item must be tested to verify its proper operation.
• Ability to take a failed part/component, develop an understanding of why or how it failed, and devise methods and procedures to repair and test the item prior to returning it to the site as a usable spare.
• Should be able to lead others by having a thorough understanding of projects.
• Should have demonstrated initiative, creativity, dependability, good judgment and a good work ethic.

Education

• Minimum of High school education with up to 2 years of formal post high school specialized trade, military or technical training in electrical and electronic components and 5 years’ experience; OR an Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in electronic engineering or servicing and 3 years’ experience; OR 4-year degree in a related field with 0-2 years’ experience.
• Advanced degree and/or applicable experience preferred.

Job Family Plant Operations Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Perry, Ohio Ohio

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.