Vistra Corp. · 18 hours ago
Refueling Services Technical Specialist - Perry or Davis Besse
Perry, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expVistra Corp. is a global leader in energy and is seeking a Refueling Services Technical Specialist to support nuclear plant operations. The role involves advanced technical problem solving, providing technical advice, and managing tooling and equipment related to reactor services.
EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Primary owner of fuel handling equipment to include PM schedules, corrective maintenance tracking, and upgrade implementation
Primary owner of reactor services tooling to include PM schedules, corrective maintenance tracking, upgrades, replacements and budgeting. Responsible for coordinating with RP / Decon to support RCA work to perform tooling rebuilds and work. Coordinate with OEM to develop long term tooling health programs for each tool
Drive elimination of deficient conditions for Refueling Services tooling and equipment (critical and non-critical) to manage the work order backlog and refueling equipment reliability
Provide assistance with tooling assessments to validate fleet tooling needs and coordinates with the other Fleet Technical Assistants to ensure that tooling is consistent across the Vistra fleet and synergies are maximized
Provide in-depth technical expertise to assist with the development of engineering change packages
Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems
Create and track technical tasks to ensure completion of reliability/design/performance issues with head area maintenance and underwater tooling and equipment
Perform basic technical tasks assigned by supervision applying general engineering principles
Assist with the preparation of plans and specifications, verifying that they are accurate, complete, and timely and that they have maintained proper configuration management and used standard practices, design criteria, procedures and code
Work as part of the fleet team to evaluate Reactor Services activities and recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, reduce costs, correct design, or improve worker safety
Provide planning support as allowed by site contract for work orders for site refueling services
Gain access to P6, become proficient and work with the outage scheduler to develop the Refueling Services outage schedules
Perform safety and human performance observations of refueling services personnel during outage and non-outage work periods
Must be willing to travel to other Vistra Nuclear Plants in support of outages, dry cask storage, and outage prep activities. Additional travel may be required for training at various OEM facilities as well as benchmarking opportunities at workshops and other utilities
All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy as approved by the Fleet Director of Refueling Services
Support outages as needed to assist in delivering outage goals. Attend outage readiness meetings as required
Recognizing outages periods are the highest risk period for nuclear safety; Assist the Site Manager to drive readiness to minimize risk
Support applicable Outage Milestone closure and adherence to ensure work readiness
Support a pool ERO position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or technical discipline (e.g. chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics) with 3 years of industry experience
Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator license with 3 years of industry experience
Associates/non-technical 2-year degree/completion or a relevant, skilled trades apprenticeship program (e.g., boilermaker, pipefitter, operating engineer) with 5 years of Reactor Services industry experience
5 years of Military experience either in the Navy Nuclear program or a similar technical program
High school diploma/GED with 7 years of Reactor Services industry experience
Preferred
Advanced engineering / technical degree or related coursework or Training
Fuel Handling Qualifications, Experience and/or Knowledge (advanced industrial maintenance experience and knowledge may be substituted)
Knowledge of Lifting, Rigging and Material Handling Industry Standards
Proficient and knowledgeable in typical IT applications, Microsoft Office Suite, Work Management Software (Maximo), Scheduling Software (P6), etc
Technical Writing Experience
Supervisory Qualifications and Experience
Company
Vistra Corp.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
5001-10000 employees
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