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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit ...
WI · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Key Accountabilities * Serve as primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components ... Location The position can be located at any of Vistra's nuclear sites. Equal Opportunity Statement ...
WI · On-site
$90 - $120/hr
Key Accountabilities * Serve as primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components ... Location The position can be located at any of Vistra's nuclear sites. Equal Opportunity Statement ...
Advanced Electronics Specialist
Perry, OH · On-site
... components and 5 years' experience; OR an Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in electronic engineering or servicing and 3 years' experience; OR 4-year degree in a related ...
Advanced Electronics Specialist
Perry, OH · On-site
... components and 5 years' experience; OR an Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in electronic engineering or servicing and 3 years' experience; OR 4-year degree in a related ...
Advanced Electronics Specialist
Perry, OH · On-site
... components and 5 years' experience; OR an Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in electronic engineering or servicing and 3 years' experience; OR 4-year degree in a related ...
Advanced Electronics Specialist
Perry, OH · On-site
... components and 5 years' experience; OR an Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in electronic engineering or servicing and 3 years' experience; OR 4-year degree in a related ...
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Control Room Operator
Providence, RI · On-site
$50.74/hr
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all major components of this Combined ...
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Control Room Operator
Providence, RI · On-site
$50.74/hr
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all major components of this Combined ...
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Control Room Operator
Providence, RI · On-site
$50.74/hr
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all major components of this Combined ...
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Control Room Operator
Providence, RI · On-site
$50.74/hr
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all major components of this Combined ...
Control Room Operator III
Manchester, NH · On-site
$50.74/hr
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all major components of this Combined ...
Control Room Operator III
Manchester, NH · On-site
$50.74/hr
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising ... Your primary responsibility will be to operate and monitor all major components of this Combined ...
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Do workers at Vistra get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
90% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
90% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Does Vistra pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
At Vistra, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
69% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
69% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Vistra affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Vistra?
Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
Do workers at Vistra worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
95% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do Vistra workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
78% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
78% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it for Vistra workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Vistra?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
96% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do Vistra managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do jobs at Vistra spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Vistra?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at Vistra good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Vistra?
Some people feel stressed here.
38% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
38% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
91% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
91% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Vistra recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
81% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
81% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Vistra?
Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Vistra?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think Vistra’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Vistra is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
84% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
84% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
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Full-time
Re-posted 10 days ago
Vistra rating
9.2
Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
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 Summary
The Component Engineer for Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) is responsible for the technical oversight, reliability, and lifecycle management of critical I&C components within the nuclear power plant. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation of electronic and software-based systems that support plant protection, control, monitoring, and data acquisition functions. The engineer will support maintenance, modifications, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance for a defined set of I&C hardware and software components, including circuit cards, industrial computers, power supplies, recorders, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), controllers, monitors, and embedded or system-level software.Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
- Technical Stewardship: Serve as the primary engineering authority for assigned I&C components, including printed circuit cards, control processors, power supply units, analog/digital recorders, PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Triconex), distributed control system (DCS) controllers, and monitoring equipment.
- Component Reliability: Perform root cause evaluations (RCEs), failure analyses, and trending of component performance to identify and mitigate degradation mechanisms. Develop corrective actions and reliability improvements for recurring issues.
- Maintenance Support: Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams for troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and testing of I&C systems. Review and approve maintenance work packages and outage support activities.
- Design and Modifications: Lead or support engineering change packages (ECPs), including design reviews, configuration control, and as-built documentation updates. Ensure modifications comply with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50, and plant-specific design basis requirements.
- Software Configuration Management: Oversee the configuration, version control, and change management of embedded software in PLCs, controllers, and monitoring systems. Ensure compliance with software quality assurance (SQA) standards and cyber security requirements (e.g., NEI 08-09).
- Spare Parts Management: Evaluate obsolescence risks, qualify replacement parts, and support form-fit-function (FFF) assessments for I&C components. Maintain bill of materials (BOMs) and approved vendor lists.
- Testing and Qualification: Develop and review test procedures for component acceptance, periodic surveillance, and post-repair verification. Support environmental qualification (EQ) and seismic qualification as required.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure I&C components meet regulatory requirements, including those related to safety-related systems, single failure criterion, and independence. Interface with licensing and technical specification teams as needed.
- Vendor and OEM Coordination: Work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and third-party vendors to resolve technical issues, obtain documentation, and support repair or redesign efforts.
- Documentation and Standards: Maintain and update technical specifications, equipment databases, and engineering manuals. Contribute to the development of plant standards and procedures for I&C component management.
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer or related field) from an accredited program.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant job experience in nuclear or industrial I&C systems
- Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, power supply design, signal integrity, and embedded systems.
- Familiarity with software configuration management, change control processes, and cyber security practices for digital systems.
- Knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements (10 CFR 50, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1, IEEE standards).
- Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) and diagnostic methodologies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain one.
- Experience with DCS platforms such as Foxboro IA, Westinghouse WDPF, or GE Mark VI/VIe.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) in safety-critical environments.
- Experience with obsolescence management and reverse engineering of legacy circuit cards.
- Familiarity with software version control systems (e.g., Git) in an industrial context.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards for nuclear I&C (e.g., NEI 08-09, NRC Regulatory Guide 5.71).
- Experience with PLC programming (ladder logic, function block diagrams) and industrial control software (e.g., RSLogix, Unity Pro, WinCC).
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
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Vistra Nuclear Operations CompanyLocations
Glen Rose, 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!
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