Strategic Engineering Lead for Nuclear Fleet & Tech

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

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks an engineer to lead long-range life cycle management for the Vistra nuclear fleet, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

In this role you will develop and implement strategies for component replacement, coordinate outages and maintenance work, and assess risks to ensure operational sustainability across the fleet while partnering with cross-functional teams and external agencies.

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

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Asset Management: Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.
• Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Technical evaluation

Nuclear plant technologies

Project execution

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks an engineer to lead long-range life cycle management for the Vistra nuclear fleet, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

In this role you will develop and implement strategies for component replacement, coordinate outages and maintenance work, and assess risks to ensure operational sustainability across the fleet while partnering with cross-functional teams and external agencies.