Turbine/Generator Project Manager
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Senior
Bachelor's
Glen Rose, TX, USA
In PersonTravel is required to support fleet outages, meetings, and project execution/evaluation.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
About the job
Requirements
- A high school or secondary school diploma with eight years of experience, or a bachelor's degree or higher with five years of experience.
- Five to eight years of project management experience; steam turbine project experience is preferred, and construction management or power generation industry experience is beneficial.
- Four years of experience at a commercial nuclear power plant is preferred.
- PMP or IPMA certification is desired and will be required within two years of becoming the Project Manager.
- A strong understanding of steam turbine design, assembly, repair, and auxiliary systems is necessary. Knowledge of turbine thermodynamics and relevant industry standards is helpful.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; ERP systems such as SAP or Maximo; and other relevant software is needed.
- Leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal abilities are important, as are the ability to multitask and work effectively in a matrix structure.
- Strong written and oral/verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations to management, are required.
- The ability to access all areas of a customer site, including confined spaces and heights, is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management of turbine generator and auxiliary systems maintenance, including modifications, upgrades, installations, and maintenance during preparation for and execution of plant outages.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain the Turbine/Generator Long Range Plan.
- Lead and manage turbine generator projects, coordinating internal and external resources and ensuring project deliverables are achieved safely within approved scope, cost, and schedule.
- Lead projects from requirements definition through implementation, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimates, implementation plans, and risk mitigation.
- Review complex project and contract budgets for adequacy, completeness, and other requirements.
- Identify and develop solutions to issues that may affect project schedule or cost, address them with responsible parties, and analyze project status. Revise scope, schedule, or budget as necessary to meet project requirements.
- Manage and oversee vendor contracts while acting as the Owner’s Representative.
- Deliver projects within cost and schedule constraints involving multiple vendors and coordination of internal work.
- Provide day-to-day support to peers and groups and proactive involvement with the leadership team, peers, and customers.
- Oversee consultants and contractors to ensure policies and procedures are followed, standards are met, and work complies with specifications and standards.
- Provide leadership on continuous-improvement initiatives and projects.
- Drive project team adherence to pre-outage and outage work-management milestones.
- Troubleshoot issues, assess alternatives and risks, and implement solutions while keeping projects on track.
- Establish and maintain processes for managing project scope throughout the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers.
- Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
- Report project outcomes and risks through appropriate management channels and escalate issues as necessary according to the project work plan.
- Perform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.
- Travel to support fleet outages, meetings, and project execution and evaluation.
Desired Qualifications
- Four years of experience at a commercial nuclear power plant.
- PMP or IPMA certification; certification is desired and will be required within two years of becoming the Project Manager.
- Knowledge of turbine thermodynamics and relevant industry standards.
- Steam turbine project experience; construction management or power generation industry experience is beneficial.
About the company
Vistra helps firms enter markets and manage assets and entities as a fund administrator and corporate service provider across 50+ markets. It offers corporate and fund solutions to handle day-to-day operations so clients can focus on their core business, including market entry and ongoing administration. Its integrated, global approach combines corporate services and fund administration across multiple jurisdictions, simplifying cross-border needs. Goal: enable clients to set up, run, and expand operations efficiently while handling compliance and governance.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
2009
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What believers are saying
- October 2026 DOE financing unlocks 433 MW uprates and 20-year life extensions.
- September 2026 $1.5 billion notes refinance preferred stock, improving capital structure flexibility.
- Helix and Meta contracts position Vistra as the power bottleneck for AI buildouts.
What critics are saying
- ERCOT's lower 2027 forwards and August 2026 hedging losses pressure earnings quality.
- PJM's resource-adequacy fight and data-center queue delays threaten contract monetization timelines.
- The $4.2 billion DOE loan remains conditional until Vistra clears technical, legal, and financial hurdles.
What makes Vistra unique
- Vistra now combines 50,000 MW scale with PJM, ERCOT, and ISO-NE exposure.
- January 2026 Cogentrix adds 5,500 MW of modern gas assets across three major markets.
- Meta's January 2026 20-year contracts anchor Vistra's nuclear fleet with hyperscaler demand.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options