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Vistra Corp. · 3 hours ago

Major Projects - Senior Director Nuclear

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in energy solutions, seeking a Senior Director of Major Nuclear Projects to provide executive leadership for complex nuclear projects. This role involves translating long-term nuclear strategy into execution while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and quality across multiple sites.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead major nuclear projects from early development through execution and turnover, with accountability for safety, regulatory compliance, cost, schedule, and quality
Set project objectives, success metrics, and governance aligned with nuclear operations and business priorities
Provide clear, timely status and risk communication to executive leadership and stakeholders
Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, licensing, construction, supply chain, and operations to deliver integrated outcomes
Establish and enforce project controls, risk management, and execution standards for large, complex nuclear projects

Qualification

Senior Reactor Operator licenseProject Management ProfessionalNuclear project leadershipBachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster of Business AdministrationNuclear power industry knowledgeTeamworkProblem SolvingEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (required)
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or equivalent nuclear leadership certification (required)
20+ years of experience leading large, complex nuclear and commercial major projects, including EPC execution, construction, engineering, project controls, procurement, contract strategy, audits, and nuclear operations
Deep, current knowledge of the nuclear power industry, including regulatory frameworks, outage-driven execution, risk management, and integration with competitive electric markets

Preferred

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent business leadership experience (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent major-project certification (preferred)

Company

Vistra Corp.

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$9.5B
2026-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

Leadership Team

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Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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