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 Summary Job Description The Company Vistra is an integrated retail electricity and power generation company that serves nearly 5 million retail customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Its asset base spans roughly 44,000 MW of generation capacity, including natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The Vistra name reflects who we are—a combination of vision and tradition, uniting our forward-looking focus with the strong foundation of our past. This is an opportunity to get a world-class engineering job at the largest power plant in Vistra’s nuclear fleet with an established player, in an expanding energy sector, while enjoying the lifestyle of an alternative Texas Hill Country small town just 1 hour away from downtown Fort Worth. Job Summary The Mechanical Design Engineer provides technical expertise across a broad range of power plant systems and components. This includes valves, actuators, rotating equipment, HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications. The role is critical to maintain configuration control, support emergent issues, and ensure safe and efficient operations in accordance with plant design parameters and regulatory requirements. This job is 100% on-site at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, TX, on a 4/10 work schedule from Monday through Thursday. Employees are typically required to reside within a 60-minute commute from the plant. Key Accountabilities: Maintain configuration control by completing calculations, technical reviews and evaluations, and by preparing and implementing design modifications in accordance with on-record plant design basis, NRC operating license and all other applicable technical and regulatory requirements for the safe operation of the plant. Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and final design implementation of component repairs and/or replacement due to degraded conditions or obsolescence. Support resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule. Serve as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds. Provide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations. Support operations for post-work testing and validation. Support operations for troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute). Provide technical input for testing procedures and analysis. Support for emergent questions and in-field activities. Lead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues. Coordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion. Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Prepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution. Participate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees. Skilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues. Perform all other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements: B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred, Nuclear Engineering preferred), or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level). Physical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections. Proficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation. Minimum of 4 years of related job experience, preferably in medium to large industrial facilities. Preferred Experience and Skills: Prior experience in the nuclear industry. Current Nuclear Design Qualifications, or prior experience performing 10CFR50.59 reviews and Engineering Change Notifications/Final Design Approvals. The above are strong differentiators but not required. Vistra will provide training for otherwise highly qualified and motivated candidates with relevant or equivalent experience outside Nuclear. Previous experience in defense, military, government or other highly regulated sectors. A PE License or ability to obtain it within 6 months of employment. Working knowledge of engineering standards and best practices such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, or API 610/650/653, among others. In-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships. Strong cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, communication, and consensus-building capabilities. Effective written communication skills for complex technical issues. Capability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact. ** Candidates with all levels of education and experience are encouraged to apply. Final pay grade and compensation will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications ** Key Metrics: Teamwork 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 Job Family Engineering Services Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Glen Rose, Texas Texas 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 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 vistracorp.com. 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@vistracorp.com to make a request.

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