Mechanical Engineer - Plant Support - Davis Besse

Vistra Corp.; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is searching for a Plant Support Engineer in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The role involves providing technical expertise and operational support across various plant systems, ensuring reliable operations and safe practices.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably with a Mechanical focus, alongside a minimum of 6 years of relevant job experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in engineering, preferably in Mechanical focus.
• Minimum 6 years relevant job experience.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of emergent engineering issues.
• Act as the engineering point of contact for schedule execution.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Lead interpretation and analysis of technical issues.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Effective communication of complex issues

Influencing skills across boundaries

Understanding of power plant equipment

Evaluation of technical alternatives

Systematic problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

If 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

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.

Job Description

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.

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
• Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and skills

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio, Ohio

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.

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