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Job Summary
The Electrical/I&C Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across a broad range of nuclear power plant systems and components. This includes transmitters (pressure, level, temperature), analog PID control circuit boards, electromechanical relays, radiation monitors, power supplies, transformers, inverters, batteries, and nuclear system-specific control software.Job Description
The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
Key Accountabilities:
- Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.
- Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.
- Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.
- Deliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.
- Conduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).
- Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
- Support resolution of operating challenges.
- Assist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.
- Prepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.
- Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.
- Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.
- Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred), or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).
- Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
- Proficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
- Minimum of 2 years of related job experience preferred. At least 6 years preferred.**
- Prior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.
- Ability to influence and build effective working relationships across departments.
- In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
- Capability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
- Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.
** Candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply. Final pay grade and compensation will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications **
Key Metrics:
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
- Clear and effective communication of complex technical issues.
- Ability to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.
- Deep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.
- Evaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.
- Effective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.
Job Family
Engineering ServicesCompany
Vistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations
Perry, OhioOhioIt 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering, or a closely related scientific or physical science discipline; equivalent engineer or technical specialist experience may be accepted.
- Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.
- Proficiency with PCs, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.
- At least 2 years of related job experience.
- At least 6 years of related experience.
- Prior nuclear industry experience.
- Teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.
- Ability to influence and build effective cross-departmental relationships.
- In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
- Ability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.
- Structured problem-solving skills for complex technical issues.
What We Do
Vistra is a premier, integrated, Fortune 300 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well.
