Electrical Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer

Vistra Corp.; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer to join their team at a leading power station. This role involves leading the development of solutions to system issues, providing expertise in electrical and I&C systems, and ensuring efficient operations during both outage and non-outage periods. The position offers a chance to work independently and collaboratively with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with electrical and I&C systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of solutions for system issues supporting plant operations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for various management levels.
• Establish predictive and preventative maintenance for assigned systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 and apply online.

Job Summary

As an Electrical/Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer at Beaver Valley Power Station in Shippingport, PA your responsibilities will include leading in the development of solutions to system issues in support of plant operations and maintenance during both outage and non-outage periods.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Serving as the system expert specifically in electrical or I&C systems in support of operating requirements.
• Providing leadership for Problem Solving, Decision Making, Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis Teams.
• Trending system parameters and monitoring performance of assigned systems.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Developing outage and routine maintenance activity lists.
• Establishing predictive and preventative maintenance (task and frequency) for assigned systems.
• Developing and completing investigations and corrective actions in accordance with the Corrective Action Program.
• Providing support for interface with regulatory and oversight agencies.
• Performing field walk-downs and interfacing with other groups to resolve emergent and routine plant issues.
• Performing audits, observations, surveys and assessments of plant activities such as maintenance and operations.
• Pursuing opportunities to improve site human performance.
• Reviewing and analyzing plant operating characteristics and both Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Industry correspondence to identify operating experiences that may be pertinent to or will aid in the resolution of plant issues applicable to assigned systems.
• Reviewing schedules and work orders to ensure efficient work implementation.
• Championing design change improvements and interfaces.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand technical policies, practices, and procedures.
• Developing effective working relationships with employees within your own work group and establishing a professional network.
• Performing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in electrical and/or I&C systems is preferred.
• Prior professional-level engineering experience is preferred.
• Prior plant system engineering experience, including experience with electrical, and I&C components, is preferred.
• Being able to work independently with little Supervisory involvement is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical ability.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all employees.
• Able to deliver quality and accurate work within established deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels.
• Ability to work extended hours, shift schedules and perform on-call duties when necessary.
• Must reside within site-specific ERO response time.

Key Metrics:

• Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
• Able to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Maintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.
• Understanding of economic drivers to the business.
• Able to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.

Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and skills.

Job Family: Engineering Services

Company: Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations: Shippingport, Pennsylvania

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