Site director

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Job Summary

The Site Director provides executive leadership for the multi-billion-dollar Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project at Perry. Accountable for all site activities across engineering, licensing, procurement, construction, and operations, the Site Director ensures safe, high-quality, and timely execution of more than 100 major modifications. This role is responsible for aligning site execution with Vistra's corporate strategy, NRC requirements, and fleet governance, while serving as the primary interface with EPC partners, OEMs, regulators, and senior leadership. Given the project's magnitude and cost, the Site Director plays a critical role in driving risk-informed decisions, ensuring budget discipline, and sustaining performance excellence under highly complex technical and regulatory conditions.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Lead implementation of major plant modifications that enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and resolve long-standing equipment reliability issues across a multi-billion-dollar scope.

• Apply deep technical understanding of nuclear plant programs, processes, and procedures to guide execution of highly complex engineering and construction activities.

• Demonstrate recognized professional standing and thought leadership through original contributions to nuclear plant uprate projects and industry forums.

• Exhibit clear and logical decision-making in high-stress situations, managing complex technical problems while directing a multi-discipline team of professionals.

• Advise, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders; effectively interface with major EPC contractors and industry partners to support both operating and outage activities.

• Inspire and motivate managers and project managers to achieve excellence in safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

• Foster a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across all levels of the project team.

• Represent Vistra in INPO and other industry project management forums, ensuring alignment with best practices and continuous improvement benchmarks.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 15+ years in the nuclear power industry with increasing responsibility in project management, engineering, licensing, procurement, contract management, and nuclear operations. Minimum 7-10 years of leadership on large-scale capital projects (> $1B), including Extended Power Uprates or new nuclear construction.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of NRC regulations, INPO standards, and nuclear licensing processes, with current knowledge of the U.S. electricity industry and competitive energy markets.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical preferred). Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management desirable.

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

• Additional Requirements: Proven track record of executive-level stakeholder engagement, regulatory interface, and successful delivery of complex nuclear projects with >100 major modifications.

Key Metrics

• Safety & Compliance - Zero violations; full adherence to NRC, INPO, and NQA-1 standards.

• Schedule Performance - On-time completion of EPU milestones and outage deliverables with no downstream delays.

• Cost Management - =95% budget adherence across $1B+ scope; proactive variance tracking and mitigation.

• Quality & Execution - 100+ major modifications completed with minimal corrective actions and proven long-term operability.

• Stakeholder Confidence - High confidence from executives, EPC partners, and regulators through transparent reporting and timely NRC approvals.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Perry, Ohio

Ohio

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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.

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