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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 OperationsCompany
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
- 15+ years in the nuclear power industry with increasing responsibility across project management, engineering, licensing, procurement, contract management, and operations
- 7-10+ years leadership experience on large-scale capital projects (> $1B), including Extended Power Uprates or new nuclear construction
- Deep knowledge of NRC regulations, INPO standards, nuclear licensing processes, and U.S. electricity industry dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical)
- Proven executive-level stakeholder engagement and regulatory interface experience delivering complex nuclear projects (>100 major modifications)
- Familiarity with NQA-1 quality standards and nuclear project governance/best practices
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management
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.
