Manager, Plant Support Engineering - Comanche Peak

Vistra Energy; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking a Manager of Plant Support Engineering for Comanche Peak in Glen Rose, TX. The role leads System Health Teams, optimizes plant performance, and coordinates crews to improve station efficiency.

The position requires a mechanical engineering background, knowledge of nuclear plant codes and strong planning skills for large projects and staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or related science discipline.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, plant procedures and regulatory requirements governing nuclear plants.
• Strong planning, scheduling and cost-analysis capabilities.
• Professional Engineering registration desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of the System Health Teams and outage management representation.
• Direct monitoring of plant systems to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Develop action plans and drive completion of performance improvement tasks.
• Facilitate staffing and staff development; coordinate station-wide responses.
• Conduct performance reviews and salary actions for staff; manage budgets.

Skills

Power plant systems

Planning & scheduling

Cost analysis

Professional engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Business acumen

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

## Manager, Plant Support Engineering - Comanche PeakApplylocations: Glen Rose, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 40016402If 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**This position is responsible for acting as sponsor for the health of the plant systems/components. Facilitate the effective engagement of assigned Plant Support Engineers to optimize performance of the team's systems in support of maximized station efficiency.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities*** Manage activities associated with System Health Teams.* Represent Plant Support Engineering on outage management teams.* Direct monitoring of plant systems to optimize system performance.* Develop action plans and manage completion of activities required to resolve plant performance issues.* Facilitate staffing activities and staff development.* Direct the activities of the individual contributors within the group and coordinate station level responses across work groups.* Conduct performance reviews, salary actions, and monitor individual contributor and direct reports performance.* Coordinate and plan large work-scope projects and task teams.* Prioritize and approve group activities and work products.* Allocate personnel and budget to complete engineering activities and meet department/site goals.* Lead the station in troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision making* Assist fleet counterparts in executing corrective actions and technical challenges**Education, Experience & Skill Requirements*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) / related Science degree or equivalent work experience* Detailed knowledge of power plant systems, specifically pumps, motors, and their auxiliary systems, including engineering principles associated with plant design and operation* Extensive knowledge of Codes, standards, plant specific procedures and regulatory requirements governing the design and operation of nuclear power plants* Knowledge of planning, scheduling and cost analysis* Professional Engineering registration desired* Strong overall business acumen**Key Metrics*** Teamwork and collaboration skills within the team/department* Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department* Problem solving techniques to address issues* Communication – must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies* Safety Excellence* Continuous Improvement* Cost Optimization**Job Family**Engineering Services**Company**Vistra Nuclear Operations Company**Locations**Glen Rose, TexasTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****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 in 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] to make a request.**