Department Performance Improvement Coordinator

Vistra Corp.; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio is seeking a Nuclear Operations Analyst to monitor performance indicators and develop data-driven actions that prevent declines and drive improvements. The role requires understanding of nuclear plant operations to provide technical input for tracking and trending performance.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, the ability to work across departments, and experience with OE/HU programs and PI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in nuclear power.
• Subject Matter Expert with analytical and technology skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management capabilities.
• Technical understanding of nuclear operations plant processes, programs, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and application of OE and HU Programs, PI Tools and analysis techniques.
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and processes in both operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• IRIS monthly data - Generate and manage operational reports across various software platforms to support INPO data submissions; ensure data accuracy, input into the INPO database, route for necessary approvals, notify stakeholders of reportable conditions, and compile comprehensive summary reports to document and communicate events that are affecting key indicators.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze key departmental data streams—including Performance Indicators, Corrective Action Program, Shift Manager notebooks, 4.0 critiques, observations, industry operating experience, self-assessments, benchmarking, and oversight reports—to identify performance gaps, reveal trends, and implement strategic action plans that drive operational improvements
• Coordinate data request, logistics, and action plans with INPO, ORC, NEIL, NSRB, Fleet, Sr. Assessor, and industry peers.
• Develop and deliver causal analysis products—including HPIs, OEIs, and Root Cause Evaluations.
• Prepare roll-up trend analyses of observations, 4.0 critiques, and related performance data to proactively identify performance gaps and drive improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis of data and evaluation of system performance and associated work activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Nuclear operations knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years nuclear experience

Job description

Job Summary

This position supports leadership by monitoring and identifying early indicators of performance decline within their respective department. Responsibilities include developing, monitoring, and analyzing key departmental data and casual products to identify gaps, reveal trends, and implement strategic actions that drive operational improvements. The position requires knowledge of nuclear power plant operations in order to provide technical input to tracking and trending of plant performance.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• IRIS monthly data - Generate and manage operational reports across various software platforms to support INPO data submissions; ensure data accuracy, input into the INPO database, route for necessary approvals, notify stakeholders of reportable conditions, and compile comprehensive summary reports to document and communicate events that are affecting key indicators.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze key departmental data streams—including Performance Indicators, Corrective Action Program, Shift Manager notebooks, 4.0 critiques, observations, industry operating experience, self-assessments, benchmarking, and oversight reports—to identify performance gaps, reveal trends, and implement strategic action plans that drive operational improvements
• Coordinate data request, logistics, and action plans with INPO, ORC, NEIL, NSRB, Fleet, Sr. Assessor, and industry peers.
• Develop and deliver causal analysis products—including HPIs, OEIs, and Root Cause Evaluations.
• Prepare roll-up trend analyses of observations, 4.0 critiques, and related performance data to proactively identify performance gaps and drive improvement opportunities. .
• Assist in the analysis of data and evaluation of system performance and associated work activities.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience or 10+ years of equivalent work experience in nuclear power.
• Subject Matter Expert with analytical and technology skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management capabilities.
• Technical understanding of nuclear operations plant processes, programs, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and application of OE and HU Programs, PI Tools and analysis techniques.
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve desired results. Collaborate with industry organizations on various assignments.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and processes in both operations and maintenance.

Key Metrics

• Driving force in team performance
• IRIS data submittal
• Results Orientation
• Quality Cause Analysis Products
• Department Performance Metrics
• Fosters values of preventing, detecting, and correcting gaps in individual and leadership behaviors
• Demonstrates expertise in OE, HU, CAP, observations, investigations, analysis.
• Able to gain proficiency in varied software to support operations department.

Key Metrics

• Safety
• Quality
• Schedule

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Perry, Ohio

Ohio

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