Major Projects - Thermal Performance Engineer

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company; Beaver Valley (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking a qualified engineer to own and resolve high-level thermal performance issues at Beaver Valley, Perry, and Davis-Besse. You will coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to identify latent deficiencies and implement improvements to increase unit output.

The role requires an engineering degree (mechanical preferred) with ABET accreditation and 6+ years in nuclear environments, including thermal analysis of steam cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant nuclear industry experience.
• Experience with thermal performance analysis of steam cycle components is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and performs task as required to meet objectives
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues associated with thermal performance of the Vistra nuclear units
• Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion
• Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Provides oversight of vendor activities such as tests and walkdowns
• Prepare and present reports including recommendations to resolve complex issues
• Participate in and on occasion lead special projects and committees including external organizations

Skills

Thermal analysis

Nuclear experience

Engineering analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering

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

This position is within the Major Projects- Engineering organization in Vistra Nuclear. Key functions include ownership and resolution of higher-tier station thermal performance issues for Beaver Valley, Perry, and Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plants that need to be resolved to support uprate of these units. This job includes coordination with various vendors including cooling tower, steam turbine and steam cycle specialists. Accountable to work with vendors, peers, and other stakeholders to identify latent deficiencies to close and improvements to make to improve increase rated output of the units. Frequently works independently to identify and perform tasks as required to meet Vistra objectives. Supports the gathering and analysis of information necessary for Vistra initiatives or to solve complex problems. The position will develop and maintain effective working relationships with others including internal and external to the company.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Identifies and performs task as required to meet objectives
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex issues associated with thermal performance of the Vistra nuclear units
• Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion
• Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Provides oversight of vendor activities such as tests and walkdowns
• Prepare and present reports including recommendations to resolve complex issues
• Participate in and on occasion lead special projects and committees including external organizations

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• 4 yrs. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 6 yrs. relevant job experience (Ideal) Nuclear experience preferred
• Experience in thermal performance analysis of steam cycle components and systems preferred

Key Metrics:

• Team - work and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries
• Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication
• Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
• In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
• Working with others, increase electrical output of Vistra nuclear units through thermal performance improvements
• Able to apply systematic problem - solving processes to address complex issues associated with thermal performance

** Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications **

Job Family Engineering Services Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations Shippingport, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

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