Vistra Corp. · 15 hours ago
Nuclear Reactor Engineer
Oak Harbor, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expVistra Corp. is a global leader in clean nuclear power, and they are hiring a Nuclear Reactor Engineer at the Davis-Besse Power Station. The role involves managing plant operations, monitoring reactor core operations, and providing engineering solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Managing and completing assigned activities to support timely implementation of required plant operations
Interfacing with customers to identify needs and providing engineering solutions to facilitate operational effectiveness
Monitoring reactor core operation and performing applicable testing, including startup physics testing
Developing reactivity plans for power maneuvers
Providing control room support during power changes and advising Operations on reactor operations
Interfacing with and coordinating activities performed by internal and external engineering organizations and consulting service companies
Supporting / Performing new fuel receipt and tracking special nuclear material
Preparing and reviewing procedures associated with reactor core operation and nuclear fuel management
Working independently as well as in a team environment
Performing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) from an ABET accredited program
Minimum 6 yrs. relevant job experience
Specific experience in Nuclear is viewed favorably
Reactor Core operation and testing, new fuel receipt, and nuclear fuel management experience is a plus
Experienced and knowledgeable in technical matters related to reactor safety and other engineering support aspects including an understanding of reactivity, instrumentation, computer networks, and transient evaluation
Demonstrated leadership experience and priority setting as well as the ability to perform assigned tasks with limited supervision
Team - work and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries
Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication
Able to influence by establishing effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships
Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light of their economic contribution to the business
Able to apply systematic problem - solving processes to address complex issues
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.5B2026-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
Leadership Team
Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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