Posted 12 days ago
Systems Engineer
AI Summary
Provides technical support for new and existing generation technologies across Vistra's power plant fleet, performing root cause analysis, economic justification, and project leadership to enhance commercial availability and reliability.
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
Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy.General analysis and implementation of generation technologies for application to Vistra operations or commercial development.
Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
- Technical support for the development of commercial / environmental / reliability / sustainability interests in new technology applications.
- Technical support to Operations in the application of technologies at operating plants or plants in development
- Perform root cause analysis
- Provide innovative solutions for difficult problems
- Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects
- Participate in and lead special projects or teams
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:
- BS or greater in an Engineering discipline
- Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra’s interests.
- Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
- Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies
- 8 years experience preferred in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries
- Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles
- Communication –Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies
- Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight.
- Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.
Key Metrics:
- Individual contributor in field of expertise.
- Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis
- Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly.
** 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 **
Job Family
Engineering ServicesCompany
Vistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations
Glen Rose, 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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