What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reactor Engineer position at Vistra Corp?
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Job Summary
In this role, the engineer will perform reactor engineering tasks, under general supervision, to support safe plant operations. This role assures all engineering analysis and recommendations are prepared in accordance with site procedures, safety analyses, regulatory requirements, and industry standards by applying sound reactor engineering fundamentals.
Job Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications include:
**Final pay grade/level will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications**
Job Family
Engineering Services
Company
Energy Harbor Nuclear Op
Locations
Beaver Valley
Pennsylvania
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 to make a request.
Job Summary
In this role, the engineer will perform reactor engineering tasks, under general supervision, to support safe plant operations. This role assures all engineering analysis and recommendations are prepared in accordance with site procedures, safety analyses, regulatory requirements, and industry standards by applying sound reactor engineering fundamentals.
Job Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring reactor core operation and performing applicable tests and surveillances.
- Providing technical advice to the Operations crew when assigned to the Control Room.
- Developing reactivity pans for power maneuvers.
- Supporting / Conducting start-up physics testing.
- Performing new fuel receipt inspections and tracking special nuclear materials.
- Analyzing and planning fuel movements to support refueling and dry fuel storage.
- Preparing and reviewing procedures associated with reactor core operation and nuclear fuel management.
- Identifying, investigating, and correcting problems within the Corrective Action Program.
- Interfacing with and coordinating activities performed by outside engineering and consulting service companies.
- Interfacing with customers to identify needs and providing engineering solutions to facilitate operational effectiveness.
- Supporting fleet initiatives and all reactor sites as assigned by management.
- Working independently as well as in a team environment.
- Performing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear Engineering from ABET accredited institution preferred)
- At least 3 years engineering experience required (Nuclear experience preferred)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels.
- Proven completed work assignments with integrity and adherence to high professional standards.
- Demonstrated dependable, steadfast working behaviors while completing quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
- Ability to work odd and extended hours based on plant needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. (Software/programming experience preferred)
- Must reside or relocate within site-specific ERO response time.
**Final pay grade/level will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications**
Job Family
Engineering Services
Company
Energy Harbor Nuclear Op
Locations
Beaver Valley
Pennsylvania
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 to make a request.
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