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Construction Engineer - Consulting
AI Summary
Provides technical and engineering support for new generation technologies, performing root cause analysis, economic analysis, and program management to advance Vistra's commercial and operational interests. Acts as a subject matter expert across fleet operations.
About this role
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.Plan and manage long range programs and 3rd party resources to meet Luminant strategic objectives
Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies
**level of position and pay grade will be determined by education and skills/experience**
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
•Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.
•Subject matter expert in areas of value to Vistra
•Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development
•Perform complex root cause analysis
•Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems
•May be responsible for developing other employees in areas of expertise
•Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects
•Actively contributes to development and execution of company engineering strategies for engineering initiatives
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:
•BS or greater in an Engineering discipline. Civil Engineering experience highly preferred.
•Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements
•Recognized within Vistra as a SME. Known and used by many as a technical resource. •Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
•Proficient with business/technical evaluation processes.
•Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies
•Extensive experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries
•Mastery of fundamental scientific principles
•Strong overall business acumen
•Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies
•Organization, Planning and Control –Must be able to plan and execute corporate programs
•Able to execute projects/strategies with minimal oversight.
•Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.
Key Metrics:
•Industry contributor in field of expertise to represent Vistra interests and increase knowledge of new technologies
•Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis
•Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to provide technical direction
Job Family
Engineering ServicesCompany
Luminant Generation Company LLCLocations
Irving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
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.
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