Strategic Engineer – Nuclear Fleet Lifecycle & Tech Strategy

Vistra Corp; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage long-range life cycle planning for the nuclear fleet, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

The role involves developing component replacement plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams for outages and preventive maintenance, and ensuring lifecycle management across assets and suppliers to support Vistra’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in an Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience 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

Nuclear plant technologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage long-range life cycle planning for the nuclear fleet, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.

The role involves developing component replacement plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams for outages and preventive maintenance, and ensuring lifecycle management across assets and suppliers to support Vistra’s strategic goals.