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Nuclear Engineer

Lithopolis, OH

$93K - $112K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Baltimore, OH

$90K - $107K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Mount Vernon, OH

$82K - $98K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Mechanicsburg, OH

$91K - $110K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Marysville, OH

$90K - $108K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Logan, OH

$82K - $99K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Kirkersville, OH

$95K - $113K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

London, OH

$93K - $111K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Groveport, OH

$96K - $115K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Lancaster, OH

$90K - $107K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

Nuclear Engineer

Columbus, OH

$95K - $114K/yr

Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear operations in the United States is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director, Nuclear Operations

TXU Retail Services Company

Carroll, OH • On-site

$110 - $150/hr

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Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Nuclear Station Leader responsible for the Operations department and all operational aspects at our nuclear facility, including licensed and non-licensed operator activities, operational support for maintenance activities, and the station’s chemistry control program. The position supports power generation goals and maintenance such as refueling outages at Vistra nuclear sites including Comanche Peak (Glen Rose, TX), Beaver Valley (Shippingport, PA), Davis‑Besse (Oak Harbor, OH), and Perry (Perry, OH). The role will be based at one of Vistra’s four nuclear sites.

Key Accountabilities
  • Maximize power generation and optimize station operational modes.
  • Ensure the facility is operated safely, reliably, and efficiently in compliance with regulatory, administrative, and code standards.
  • Maintain a sufficient number of trained and licensed personnel to operate the station in accordance with requirements.
  • Support initiatives and goals for top decile performance compared with INPO/WANO metrics.
  • Develop and monitor Operations Department budgets.
  • Set departmental goals and objectives in support of the Station’s long‑range business plan, ensuring activities are completed within the approved budget.
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements
  • Current or previous SRO license or SRO certification.
  • Eight years of power plant experience.
  • Four years of supervisory/management experience.
  • Knowledge of legal and personnel aspects of labor relations.
Key Metrics & Competencies
  • Technical competence.
  • Teamwork.
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Results orientation.
Location

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vistra is committed to complying with all employment laws and providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals. Veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Vistra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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