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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Vistra

On-site
Perry, OH
Full-time
Senior
4+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Vistra is hiring a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer — a full-time, based in Perry, OH role. Apply directly on Vistra's careers page below.

Senior I&C Engineer - Plant Support Engineering

Location: Perry, Ohio

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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

The Plant Support Engineer identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves plant issues and acts as a liaison between engineering team and Operations, Production, and Maintenance departments. This position works with occasional supervision or direction to form assigned tasks and coordinate assigned initiatives through completion. The position will maintain effective working relationships with others.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

  • Supports Maintenance and Operations in system troubleshooting and recommends course of action to engineering management for approval regarding troubleshooting significant events or complex plant problems.
  • Interfaces with Maintenance and Operations for cost effective maintenance strategies.
  • Issues engineering changes (Design changes and temporary modifications) to support ONLINE work schedule, emergent plant issues, and equipment reliability issues.
  • Helps support planning and prioritization aspects of project life cycle.
  • Implements action plans of senior team members to address deficiencies via the corrective action and work management processes.
  • Supports changes in system configuration/design and design basis.
  • Develops engineering products in accordance with defined standards and procedures.
  • Participates in project teams for critical on-line system outages and/or refueling outages.
  • Serves on outage engineering support teams.
  • Attends training and maintains qualifications necessary to perform required group functions.
  • Be part of the Emergency Response Organization
  • Be Self-sufficient and able to self-manage workload with minimal supervisor oversight

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent work experience (equivalent experience defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level.)
  • Experience in nuclear power design Engineering, Systems Engineering, operations or equivalent required. All levels of experience will be considered but a minimum of 4 years engineering experience is preferred.
  • Experience with an EFIN (Engineering Fix It Now) organization is highly desired
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR; Professional Engineering license strongly preferred
  • Physical ability and desire to support plant walk downs and inspections.
  • Experience/proficiency in PC use and engineering-specific applications and Electrical Print reading.

* Final pay grade will be determined based on experience and qualifications

Key Metrics:

  • Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
  • Able to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.
  • Maintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
  • Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.
  • Understanding of economic drivers to the business.
  • Able to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.

** Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications **

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Perry, Ohio

Ohio

We 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.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Vistra?

The required skills for Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Vistra include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

What is the seniority level for Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Vistra?

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Vistra is a Senior level position.

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