Mechanical Engineer - Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp) • Oak Harbor, OH

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About The Position

The Plant Support Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support across plant systems and components, including motor-operated and air-operated valves, pumps and turbines, HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications. The role supports equipment reliability, emergent issue resolution, and safe, efficient plant operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program; Mechanical focus preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant job experience.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and influence across organizational boundaries.
• In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business.
• Ability to apply systematic problem-solving processes to complex issues.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical engineering focus.

Responsibilities

• 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, including FMEA and confirm/refute activities.
• Perform equipment condition assessments and support minor design modifications.
• Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.
• Support resolution of operating challenges.
• Assist with planning and support 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 other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time