Nuclear Operations Performance Improvement Lead

Vistra Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio is seeking a Performance Improvement Coordinator to monitor and identify early indicators of performance decline, develop and analyze departmental data, and implement strategic actions to drive operational improvements in a nuclear plant environment.

This role requires knowledge of nuclear power plant operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with INPO and industry peers to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in nuclear power.
• Subject matter expert with analytical and technology skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management capabilities.
• Technical understanding of nuclear operations plant processes, programs, and procedures.
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve desired results.

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

Technology skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Perry, Ohio is seeking a Performance Improvement Coordinator to monitor and identify early indicators of performance decline, develop and analyze departmental data, and implement strategic actions to drive operational improvements in a nuclear plant environment.

This role requires knowledge of nuclear power plant operations, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with INPO and industry peers to deliver