Strategic Engineer: Nuclear Fleet & Tech Planning

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

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations seeks an experienced engineering leader to analyze and implement generation technologies for the Vistra fleet. You will manage programs to enhance commercial viability of new and existing tech and oversee life-cycle strategies across assets.

You will develop long-range plans for replacement and refurbishment, coordinate outages with cross-functional teams, assess risks, and drive technology integration to improve safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across the

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 long-range life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet.
• Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment with timelines and 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.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• 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.
• Communicate with peers and management to align Vistra interests.

Skills

Nuclear technologies

Technical evaluation

Communication

Project execution

Education

BS or greater in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations seeks an experienced engineering leader to analyze and implement generation technologies for the Vistra fleet. You will manage programs to enhance commercial viability of new and existing tech and oversee life-cycle strategies across assets.

You will develop long-range plans for replacement and refurbishment, coordinate outages with cross-functional teams, assess risks, and drive technology integration to improve safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across the