Nuclear Reactor Engineer

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Job Summary
We are hiring a Nuclear Reactor Engineer at Davis-Besse Power Station. Our Reactor Engineers are highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills. We are seeking a dedicated individual with a passion for clean nuclear power to join our team.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

• 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.

Key Metrics:

• 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

** Final pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications **

Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations
Oak Harbor, Ohio

Ohio

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