Procurement Engineer

Vistra Corp • Glen Rose, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Engineer supports the analysis and implementation of generation technologies for Vistra operations and commercial development. The role manages programs and projects that enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and improve existing technologies. It provides technical support for technology applications at operating plants and plants in development, and supports commercial, environmental, reliability, and sustainability interests. This is an individual-contributor position providing technical support on a fleetwide basis and executing projects or strategies with some oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, or meets the additional years of experience requirements.
• At least 8 years of experience in nuclear power plant operations or engineering, or comparable industries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code, and general industry issues and the ability to apply it to resolve Vistra’s interests.
• Proficiency with technical evaluation processes.
• Proficiency in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies.
• Demonstrated application of fundamental scientific principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management and represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies.
• Ability to execute projects and strategies with some oversight.
• Demonstrated high performance through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for developing commercial, environmental, reliability, and sustainability interests in new technology applications.
• Provide technical support to Operations on technology applications at operating plants or plants in development.
• Perform root cause analysis.
• Provide innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Contribute to economic justification and analysis for projects.
• Participate in and lead special projects or teams.
• Maintain effective working relationships and explain technical information to help ensure work and repairs are completed correctly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level