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This includes valves (motor-operated and air-operated), rotating equipment (pumps and turbines), HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, piping systems, and thermal-hydraulic applications.The role is critical to maintaining equipment reliability, supporting emergent issues, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.\nJob Description\nKey Accountabilities:\nSupport resolution of emergent, short-cycle, and near-term engineering work to protect the work week schedule.\n\nServe as engineering point of contact for execution of the online work week schedule and resolution of Engineering Holds.\n\nProvide engineering input and follow-up for Operability evaluations.\n\nDeliver engineering support for post-work testing and validation.\n\nConduct complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (e.g., FMEA, confirm/refute).\n\nPerform equipment condition assessments and support minor design modifications.\n\nProvide technical input for testing procedures and analysis.\n\nSupport resolution of operating challenges.\n\nAssist with planning and provide support for emergent questions and in-field activities.\n\nPrepare and implement Minor Design Modifications.\n\nLead interpretation and analysis of complex technical issues.\n\nCoordinate assigned projects, studies, and initiatives through completion.\n\nComply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.\n\nPrepare and present technical reports with recommendations for issue resolution.\n\nParticipate in and occasionally lead special projects and committees.\n\nPerform all other duties as assigned.\n\nEducation, Experience, and Skill Requirements:\nB.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred, Nuclear Engineering preferred), or other closely related scientific discipline/physical science associated with power plant operations; or equivalent work experience (defined as demonstrated success at the engineer/technical specialist level).\n\nPhysical ability and willingness to support plant walkdowns and inspections.\n\nProficiency in PC use, engineering-specific applications, and engineering drawing interpretation.\n\nMinimum of 2 years of related job experience preferred.\n\nPrior experience in the nuclear industry is favorable.\n\nStrong teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical issues.\n\nAbility to influence and build effective working relationships across departments.\n\nIn-depth understanding of power plant equipment and system interrelationships.\n\nCapability to evaluate technical alternatives considering economic impact.\n\nSkilled in applying systematic problem-solving processes to address complex issues.\n\nKey Metrics:\nDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries.\n\nClear and effective communication of complex technical issues.\n\nAbility to influence outcomes through strong working relationships.\n\nDeep understanding of power plant equipment and system interactions.\n\nEvaluation of technical alternatives with consideration of business impact.\n\nEffective application of structured problem-solving methodologies.\n\nAdditional Job Description\n** Fiinal pay grade will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications **\nJob Family\nEngineering ServicesCompany\nVistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations\nPerry, OhioOhioWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!\nIf you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.\nIt is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.\nIf you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email usat  tomake a request.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4665,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Fossil Fuels","Power Grid"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T00:54:12Z"}],"liveness":{"score":88,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.879,"p_room":1,"age_days":17,"expected_fill_days":78,"reasons":["conf:13","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-corp-mechanical-engineer-perry","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vistra-corp-mechanical-engineer-perry.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T04:05:23Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4137,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":863,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}