NUCLEAR FUEL ENGINEER/REACTOR ENGINEER
Company: Vistra
Location: Oak Harbor
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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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 SummaryThe Nuclear Fuel
Engineer (Reactor Engineer) reports to Energy Harbor's (a Vistra
Company) corporate office in Akron, OH and performs all manner of
core design and reactor physics support calculations and
analyses.The selected candidate may work out of the headquarters in
Akron, Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, OH or
Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant in Shippingport, PA.This role
frequently works independently to identify and perform tasks as
required to meet company objectives and supports the gathering and
analysis of information necessary for initiatives or to solve
complex problems.The position will develop and maintain effective
working relationships with others including external to the
company.Job DescriptionKey Accountabilities:Managing reload core
design projectsAct as the primary contact between the plant and
fuel vendor for fuel and safety analysis issues.Performing core
physics calculations using the Studsvik CMS software.Providing core
physics data support to Reactor Engineering, Operations, Training,
and other applicable groups at site as well as the Fuel Procurement
and Spent Fuel Management groupsInitiating vendor analyses and
performing verification of the results of vendor-supplied reload
analysesProviding support for vendor design verifications and
quality auditsInvolved in spent fuel criticality analyses,
strategic fuel cycle planning, decay heat calculations, and reactor
pressure vessel fluence calculations.Identifies and performs task
as required to meet objectivesLead interpretation and analysis of
complex issuesCoordinates assigned projects, studies and
initiatives through completionComply with safety policy and
procedures to ensure a safe working environmentPrepare and present
reports including recommendations to resolve complex
issuesParticipate in and on occasion lead special project and
committees including external organizationsLead complex problem -
solving effortsEducation, Experience, and Skill
Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
(preferably Nuclear Engineering).Proven performance in the areas of
reactor core design and core physics calculations is
desirable.Demonstrated written and oral communication abilities.A
strong analytical ability is required.Ability to perform computer
programming is desirable.Studsvik Scandpower CMS software
experience considered a plus.Demonstrated experience performing
project management considered a plusPrevious relevant job
experience strongly preferredLEVEL OF POSITION IS DETERMINED BY
APPLICABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEKey Metrics:Team - work and
collaboration skills across organizational boundariesAble to
communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal
communicationAble to influence by establishing effective working
relationships across organizational boundariesIn-depth
understanding of power plant equipment and system
interrelationships.Able to evaluate technical alternatives in light
of their economic contribution to the businessAble to apply
systematic problem - solvingprocesses to address complex issuesJob
FamilyEngineering ServicesCompanyEnergy Harbor Nuclear
OpLocationsCleveland, OhioOhioWe 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.Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500
integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in
Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to
customers, businesses, and communities from California to
Maine.Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the
U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough
to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major
competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in
the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on
reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a
diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar,
and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to
grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet
of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial
battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar
facilities.Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity
providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric
approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers' needs,
including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family
of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million
residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.As a
leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy
supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and
2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope
1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010
baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary
technological advancements and public policy incentives are
achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and
governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at
https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .Vistra's hardworking team
is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better
way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business
the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care
about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities
where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn
more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at
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.Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn
more about Vistra.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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