Fleet Nuclear Principal Engineer - Life Cycle Management - Beaver Valley

Vistra•Shippingport, PA

21d

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and performing engineering duties as assigned, working independently. Reviewing, modifying and approving project specifications of the most complex nature to ensure their conformance to applicable codes and standards and generally accepted industry practices.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Engineering degree or related Science degree from a college or university with an accredited engineering program.
Ideally 10+ years of experience; but all levels of experience may be reviewed
Technical understanding of nuclear plant processes/programs not well understood by others.
Qualified to prepare complex design changes.
Prepare engineering reports.
Qualified to prepare complex 10CFR50.59 evaluations.
Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety.
May be responsible for developing other employees in area of expertise.
Serves a lead role on projects, teams, processes, or programs.
One of few who possess abilities not easily gained and of significant depth in specific area(s) of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fleet-wide initiatives and cross-plant coordination preferred
Experience in power plant systems or components engineering desired
Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements a plus
Proficiency utilizing data analysis to inform strategic decisions is favorable

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term life cycle management strategies for the VISTRA nuclear fleet, focusing on operational sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Create a comprehensive long-range plan for component replacement and refurbishment, including timelines and critical milestones.
Inform the VISTRA corporation of future budgetary needs based on the long-range plan.
Work with cross functional teams to develop major outage and preventative maintenance work scope.
Asset Management: Oversee the tracking and management of assets throughout their life cycle, ensuring optimal utilization and timely maintenance and replacement.
Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure availability and reliability of critical components and materials over the long term.
Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address long-term challenges and uncertainties
Technology Integration: Identify and integrate emerging technologies and best practices to enhance fleet efficiency.
Evaluate the impact of new technologies on the long-range plan and component life cycles.