Nuclear Performance Assessor
About the job
- A bachelor's degree or six years of service in nuclear power in various disciplines is required; a technical degree may supplement years of experience.
- A Senior Reactor Operator License or Management Certification is required.
- Execute the Performance Assessment function to improve site performance.
- Review functional and cross-functional areas based on priority and performance by meeting with Performance Improvement and Nuclear Operations Support personnel, observing in-plant activities, attending key meetings, interviewing leaders and workers, and conducting other activities to assess performance.
- Assess site performance against industry performance excellence, including 19-003 Staying on Top, IER 21-4 Improving Plant Reliability, Leadership and Team Excellence, and Tier 1 documents for Training, Risk Management, and Operational Excellence.
- Meet weekly with the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment and nominally daily with the Site Director of Organizational Effectiveness to debrief developing issues and observations.
- Debrief directors in real time on identified shortfalls and developing gaps, including insights for improving performance and addressing issues.
- Generate monthly roll-up observations, quarterly performance reports for the Management Review Meeting, appropriate engagements, and input to the Nuclear Oversight Committee and the independent Operations Review Committee.
- Use the elevation and escalation process to raise issue ownership when adequate progress is not made, escalating to the Director, Plant Manager, or Site Vice President based on issue significance.
- Interface externally with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of professional management-related experience is desired.
- A broad, varied background in nuclear power with experience in three or more departments is ideal.
About the company
Luminant generates electricity in Texas and also conducts mining, wholesale marketing and trading, and development activities as part of Vistra Energy. It owns about 17,000 MW of capacity, including nuclear and coal, and buys wind power to supply and balance its portfolio. It differs from competitors by combining a large, diversified generation fleet with active trading, mining, and development under a Texas-focused parent, rather than focusing on only generation or only retail. Its goal is to be a leading competitive energy provider in Texas by owning and operating a broad mix of assets and participating in wholesale markets to deliver reliable power.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FERC approved a January 5, 2026 settlement without monetary penalty for standard violations.
- On February 6, 2026, Luminant revised its voluntary mitigation plan for ERCOT operations.
- Luminant’s 2021 Oak Hill solar project and 2026 development pipeline diversify revenue beyond coal.
What critics are saying
- Texas regulators penalized Luminant $300,000 on January 20, 2026 for ERCOT violations.
- The Supreme Court of Texas preserved Winter Storm Uri claims dismissal on March 27, 2026.
- Paxton’s office is probing restrictive deed covenants across 100-plus Luminant parcels, threatening land strategy.
What makes Luminant unique
- Vistra-owned Luminant spans nuclear, coal, gas, mining, and wholesale trading in Texas.
- Martin Lake and Comanche Peak anchor dispatchable baseload capacity inside ERCOT.
- Luminant controls retired mine land, enabling solar, storage, and redevelopment projects.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options