Nuclear Fleet Strategy Engineer

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, Pennsylvania seeks an experienced engineer to manage long-term life cycle strategies for the nuclear fleet, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency. The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, budgeting, and driving maintenance and asset-management programs.

You will evaluate emerging technologies and integrate best practices to enhance fleet performance, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
• Proficient in nuclear plant technologies.
• Preferred 8 years experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries.
• Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles
• Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies
• Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight.
• Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones.
• Inform the VISTRA corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope.
• Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties
• Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency.
• Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles.

Skills

Technical evaluation

Nuclear plant technologies

Communication

Project execution

Education

BS or higher in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, Pennsylvania seeks an experienced engineer to manage long-term life cycle strategies for the nuclear fleet, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency. The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, budgeting, and driving maintenance and asset-management programs.

You will evaluate emerging technologies and integrate best practices to enhance fleet performance, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and regulatory