Advanced Electronics Specialist

Vistra Corp; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company at Perry, Ohio is seeking an Electronics Lab Specialist to perform troubleshooting, refurbishment and repairs of electrical/electronic items, develop test procedures, and document acceptance testing. The role may involve dedication testing and failure analysis as part of a safety-focused team.

Qualified candidates will have strong circuit analysis skills, deep electrical/electronic knowledge, and be able to work overtime or off-shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have in-depth knowledge of electrical/electronic devices and ability to analyze circuits.
• Strong computer, interpersonal, customer service and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain electrical/electronic repair qualifications (test equipment, circuit theory, soldering).
• Experience in electrical/electronic technical roles preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, calls, and off-shifts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Ability to understand parts function and devise testing methods.
• Ability to lead others on projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and perform testing, refurbishment and repairs of electrical/electronic items (e.g., circuit boards, power supplies).
• Develop test procedures and test set-ups for serviced items and perform acceptance testing.
• Assist in dedication testing and failure analysis as needed.
• Lead others by understanding project needs and providing guidance.
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, good judgment and work ethic.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Circuit analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Overtime willingness

Team leadership

Physical ability

Education

High school + 2 years technical training in electrical/electronic components

Associate’s degree in electronic engineering or servicing

4-year degree in a related field

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

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.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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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