Procurement Engineer

TXU Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking a Procurement Engineer for Davis-Besse, OH. The role involves evaluating and applying generation technologies to improve plant performance and project commercialization. You will manage programs, analyze costs, and support plant operations with technical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power-plant operations/engineering, strong communication, and ability to lead projects with some oversight. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements.
• Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
• Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for development of commercial/environmental/reliability initiatives.
• Support operations in applying technologies at plants or in development.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Technical evaluation

Power plant technologies

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

## Procurement EngineerApply: Davis-Besse: Glen Rose, Texas: Beaver Valley: Perry: Full time: Posted Today: 40016613If 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**Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy. General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development. Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities**•Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.•Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development•Perform root cause analysis•Provide innovative solutions for difficult problems•Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects•Participate in and lead special projects or teams**Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:**•BS or greater in an Engineering discipline•Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements•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 fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies•Minimum 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.**Key Metrics:**•Individual contributor in field of expertise.•Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis•Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly.**Job Family**Engineering Services**Company**Vistra Nuclear Operations Company**Locations**Davis-BesseOhio