Staff - Principal Engineer - Oak Grove Plant

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.Job SummaryThis position works with occasional supervision or direction to perform assigned tasks and coordinate assigned initiatives through completion. The position will maintain effective working relationships with others.Job DescriptionKey Accountabilities:•Performs assigned task with minimum guidance from supervision•Organize and analyze issue specific information and make appropriate recommendations•Coordinates assigned projects, studies and initiatives through completion•Comply with safety policy and procedures to ensure a safe working environment•Prepare and present routine reports•Participate in special project and committee assignments as requested•Lead routine problem - solving effortsEducation, Experience, and Skill Requirements:•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) from an accredited program.•Minimum 4 yrs. relevant job experience**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE.Key Metrics:•Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.•Able to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.•Maintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries•Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.•Understanding of economic drivers to the business.•Able to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.Position Specific Job Duties and Skill RequirementsPlant Engineering SupportProvide engineering support as assigned to support day to day plant operational and maintenance needs (including forced and planned outages)Provide engineering support and analysis as needed to identify and implement solutions to address plant operational and maintenance issues and improvement opportunitiesServe as plant interface with outside engineering resources: Generation Services engineering, 3rd party engineering firmsProvide design and specification review as assignedProvide engineering input to maintenance and operational procedures as assignedCollect and analyze plant operational and cost data to identify gaps in performance, develop potential solutions and gain consensus on path forwardCapital and O&M Special Projects Budget SupportSupport identification and evaluation of capital and O&M special projects needed to support the site’s safety, environmental, operational and budget objectivesCollect and analyze plant operational and cost data to identify gaps in performance, develop potential solutions and gain consensus on path forwardInput and maintain project data and information for assigned capital and O&M special projects in project databaseDevelop stage 1 package documents for assigned projectsRun project database reports and provide analysis to support management of the site’s capital and O&M special projects budgetsProject Implementation and ExecutionServe as Project Manager for assigned projectsServe as Implementation Manager for assigned projectsProvide engineering support for projects as assignedParticipate in and provide input to project brown paper exercises, scope meetings, kickoff meetings and design review meetings as assignedAssignments may require:Work on weekends and holidaysWork in both an office and field environmentPotentially inclement weather conditionsWork EnvironmentOccasional long, irregular hours including work in excess of 12-hour days for extended periodsFrequent travel between company facilities, and occasional overnight travelJob FamilyEngineering ServicesCompanyOak Grove Management Co LLCLocationsFranklin, TexasTexasWe 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!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It 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.If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request.SummaryLocation: Franklin, TexasType: Full time