Mechanical Engineer - Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company; United States; Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio seeks a Plant Support Engineer to provide technical expertise and operational support across plant systems, including valves, rotating equipment, HVAC, chillers, and piping. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and efficient operation with emphasis on troubleshooting and field support.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, 6+ years’ experience, and are prepared to influence design, perform validations, and coordinate

Qualifikationen

• 4 yrs. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program (Mechanical focus preferred).
• Minimum 6 yrs. relevant job experience; candidates at all education levels encouraged to apply.
• Final pay grade and compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Aufgaben

• Provide engineering expertise across plant systems to protect weekly schedules.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause analyses.
• Support post-work testing and validation; plan minor modifications.

Kenntnisse

Valve systems

Rotating equipment

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Thermal-hydraulic

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Design modifications

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

FMEA

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Plant Support Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of plant systems and components. This includes valves (motor-operated and air-operated), rotating equipment (pumps and turbines), HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications. The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
• Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
• Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
• Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
• Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
• Perform equipment condition assessments and support minor design modifications.
• Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
• Support resolution of operating challenges.
• Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
• Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
• Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
• Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

4 yrs. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program (Mechanical focus preferred). Minimum 6 yrs. relevant job experience ** Candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply. Final pay grade and compensation will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications **

Key Metrics

• Teamwork 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.
• Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business
• Able to apply systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues

Job Family Engineering Services Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Oak Harbor, Ohio Ohio

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