Engineer - Plant Support
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Plant Support Engineer to join the HVAC, Chillers, and Cranes Engineering Group in support of the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our nuclear power facility. This position provides technical engineering expertise for plant systems, supports day-to-day operational needs, and ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and design requirements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, collaborative, and effective in a highly regulated environment. The Plant Support Engineer is responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving plant issues and serves as a key liaison between Engineering and the Operations, Production, and Maintenance organizations.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
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Provide engineering support for nuclear plant systems, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and implementation of corrective actions
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Evaluate plant conditions and develop technical solutions to maintain system reliability and required safety margin
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Support plant operations, maintenance activities, and outage planning and execution as required
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Prepare, review, and approve engineering analyses, calculations, and design change packages
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Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, plant Technical Specifications, and applicable industry codes and standards
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Participate in root cause evaluations and corrective action programs
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Interface effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Licensing, and Regulatory personnel
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Complete required training and maintain qualifications necessary to perform assigned engineering functions
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Serve as a member of the station Emergency Response Organization (ERO)
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline associated with power plant operations, or equivalent work experience; Equivalent experience is defined as demonstrated success at the engineer or technical specialist level
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Experience in nuclear power design engineering, systems engineering, operations, or equivalent is required
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All experience levels will be considered; a minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience is preferred
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
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Physical ability and willingness to perform plant walkdowns and field inspections
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Broad technical understanding of HVAC systems, chillers, and cranes, including the ability to support system modifications
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Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and technical standards
* Final pay grade will be determined based on experience and qualifications
Key Metrics:
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Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries
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Ability to clearly communicate routine technical issues through written and verbal means
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Maintains effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
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Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships
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Awareness of business and economic drivers impacting plant operations
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Ability to apply structured problem-solving processes to address routine issues
Job Family
Engineering Services
Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company
Locations
Perry, Ohio
Ohio
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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.
Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.
As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at .
Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com ( .
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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.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.
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