Manager, Plant Support Engineering - Comanche Peak
TXU Energy (Vistra Corp) Glen Rose, Texas, United States
Utilities · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
The manager is responsible for overseeing system health teams and optimizing plant performance through effective engineering engagement. They will also direct staff activities, manage project scopes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards at the station level.
What they look for
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science field is required, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of power plant systems, regulatory requirements, and professional engineering registration is desired.
Full description
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for acting as sponsor for the health of the plant systems/components. Facilitate the effective engagement of assigned Plant Support Engineers to optimize performance of the team's systems in support of maximized station efficiency.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Manage activities associated with System Health Teams.
- Represent Plant Support Engineering on outage management teams.
- Direct monitoring of plant systems to optimize system performance.
- Develop action plans and manage completion of activities required to resolve plant performance issues.
- Facilitate staffing activities and staff development.
- Direct the activities of the individual contributors within the group and coordinate station level responses across work groups.
- Conduct performance reviews, salary actions, and monitor individual contributor and direct reports performance.
- Coordinate and plan large work-scope projects and task teams.
- Prioritize and approve group activities and work products.
- Allocate personnel and budget to complete engineering activities and meet department/site goals.
- Lead the station in troubleshooting, problem solving, and decision making
- Assist fleet counterparts in executing corrective actions and technical challenges
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) / related Science degree or equivalent work experience
- Detailed knowledge of power plant systems, specifically pumps, motors, and their auxiliary systems, including engineering principles associated with plant design and operation
- Extensive knowledge of Codes, standards, plant specific procedures and regulatory requirements governing the design and operation of nuclear power plants
- Knowledge of planning, scheduling and cost analysis
- Professional Engineering registration desired
- Strong overall business acumen
Key Metrics
- Teamwork and collaboration skills within the team/department
- Maintain effective working relationships within the team/department
- Problem solving techniques to address issues
- Communication – must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra’s interests to outside agencies
- Safety Excellence
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Optimization
Job Family
Engineering Services
Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company
Locations
Glen Rose, Texas
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