Director, Nuclear Maintenance

Vistra Energy; Carroll Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy is seeking a nuclear station leader for its maintenance department, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. The role involves providing technical direction, overseeing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have substantial nuclear industry experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to teamwork. This position is based at one of Vistra's nuclear sites, including Oak Harbor, Ohio. Equal opportunity employment is a core company policy.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience, preferably in the nuclear industry.
• Four years of supervisory or management experience at a nuclear power plant.
• Relevant college degree or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative direction.
• Accountable for maintenance activities.
• Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Technical and administrative direction

Problem-solving expertise

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Education

Eight years of related experience in the nuclear industry

Four years of experience at an operational nuclear power plant

Relevant certifications

Job description

Job Summary

This position is for a nuclear station leader responsible for the maintenance department, primarily associated with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls systems. Vistra’s nuclear sites include Comanche Peak (Glen Rose, TX), Beaver Valley (Shippingport, PA), Davis‑Besse (Oak Harbor, OH), and Perry (Perry, OH). The location will be based at one of Vistra’s four nuclear sites.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical and administrative direction in all aspects of maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines.
• Accountable for the activities associated with the Maintenance Support Manager, Maintenance Services Manager, and Maintenance Training Coordinator.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures, instructions, regulatory requirements, and applicable policies and directives.
• Develop and monitor the maintenance department budget.
• Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure maintenance personnel are trained and supervised.
• Direct contractors on matters related to plant maintenance.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• Eight years of related experience in the nuclear industry or equivalence.
• Four years of experience at an operational nuclear power plant, with supervisory or management level maintenance positions during that period.
• Experience through college degree programs and/or certifications relevant to the above skills.
• Problem‑solving expertise and techniques to address issues.
• Preferred: Senior Reactor License, Senior Reactor License certification, or equivalent operational knowledge.

Key Metrics

• Teamwork and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department and external stakeholders.

Location

• Oak Harbor, Ohio

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].