Valve Component Engineer

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Job Summary

Vistra is seeking an experienced Valve Component Engineer to support the nuclear fleet. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support for all valve-related equipment, including Mechanical Joints, Valve Packing, Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), Air Operated Valves (AOVs), Solenoid Valves, Manual Valves, Check Valves, Relief Valves, and Safety Relief Valves. The Valve Component Engineer will support Operations and Maintenance organizations in ensuring reliable performance of these critical components through proactive engineering, maintenance optimization, and technical oversight of modifications and refurbishments.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:
 

Component Engineering Leadership

• Provide proactive engineering oversight for valve-related equipment to improve overall plant reliability and prevent failures.
• Serve as the single point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for assigned valve components.
• Monitor and improve component health through condition monitoring, trend analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain component-specific programs for valve reliability.

Maintenance Strategy Development

• Develop and facilitate execution of long-range maintenance strategies for valve-related equipment.
• Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance tasks based on site operating experience, maintenance feedback, and industry best practices.
• Implement predictive maintenance programs/technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, acoustic monitoring, and oil analysis.
• Provide condition monitoring guidance to the predictive maintenance organization.

Technical Oversight and Support

• Provide technical expertise to maintenance and operations personnel for troubleshooting and repair of valve-related equipment.
• Support plant operations and maintenance on equipment questions or concerns.
• Develop or review design modification packages for valve-related equipment.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical evaluations for component issues.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) from an accredited program.
• Minimum 6 yrs. relevant job experience with a focus on valve-related equipment
• Relevant certifications in valve maintenance and engineering (e.g., MOV certification) are preferred.
• Experience in overseeing vendor activities related to valve refurbishment and maintenance.
• Ability to develop and implement component-specific programs for valve reliability.
• Experience in preparing component health reports and monitoring component performance.

Key Metrics:

• Prepare engineering reports and component health assessments
• Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety
• May be responsible for developing other employees in area of expertise
• Serves a lead role on projects, teams, processes, or programs related to rotating equipment
• One of few who possess abilities not easily gained and of significant depth in rotating equipment expertise

Up to 25% travel may be required to corporate locations, power plants, other utilities, and industry meetings to support work activities.

This position can be located at any of our nuclear sites.

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

Job Family

Engineering Services

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Glen Rose, TexasTexas

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