Nuclear CAP Analyst: Elevate Plant Performance

Vistra Corp.; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, OH seeks a CAP Analyst to monitor and analyze plant performance indicators, drive improvements, and provide technical input to tracking and trending of plant data. The role requires nuclear operations knowledge and the ability to develop operational analyses across multiple data streams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 4+ years in nuclear power, excellent communication skills, and strong OE/PI tooling proficiency.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience or 10+ years of equivalent work experience in nuclear power.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management capabilities.
• Technical understanding of nuclear operations plant processes, programs, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of OE and HU Programs, PI Tools and analysis techniques.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and processes in both operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• IRIS monthly data - Generate and manage operational reports across various software platforms to support INPO data submissions; ensure data accuracy, input into the INPO database, route for necessary approvals, notify stakeholders of reportable conditions, and compile comprehensive summary reports to document and communicate events that are affecting key indicators.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze key departmental data streams—including Performance Indicators, Corrective Action Program, Shift Manager notebooks, 4.0 critiques, observations, industry operating experience, self-assessments, benchmarking, and oversight reports—to identify performance gaps, reveal trends, and implement strategic action plans that drive operational improvements.
• Coordinate data request, logistics, and action plans with INPO, ORC, NEIL, NSRB, Fleet, Sr. Assessor, and industry peers.
• Develop and deliver causal analysis products—including HPIs, OEIs, and Root Cause Evaluations.
• Prepare roll-up trend analyses of observations, 4.0 critiques, and related performance data to proactively identify performance gaps and drive improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis of data and evaluation of system performance and associated work activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Nuclear operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

10+ years equivalent experience

4+ years nuclear experience

Tools

PI Tools

OE Programs

HU Programs

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, OH seeks a CAP Analyst to monitor and analyze plant performance indicators, drive improvements, and provide technical input to tracking and trending of plant data. The role requires nuclear operations knowledge and the ability to develop operational analyses across multiple data streams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 4+ years in nuclear power, excellent communication skills, and strong OE/PI tooling proficiency.