Rotating Component Engineer

Vistra•Perry, TX

18h

About The Position

Vistra is seeking an experienced Rotating Component Engineer to support the nuclear fleet. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support for all rotating equipment including Pumps, Fans, Dampers, Compressors, Chillers, and Turbines. The Rotating 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear) from an accredited program.
Minimum 6 years of relevant job experience in maintenance, engineering, or nuclear plant operations with rotating equipment
Experience with specific equipment types: pumps, fans, dampers, compressors, chillers, and turbines
Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis
Experience with vendor oversight activities and technical specifications development

Responsibilities

Provide proactive engineering oversight for rotating equipment to improve overall plant reliability and prevent failures
Serve as the single point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for assigned rotating components
Monitor and improve component health through condition monitoring, trend analysis, and performance evaluation
Develop and maintain component-specific programs for rotating equipment reliability
Develop and facilitate execution of long-range maintenance strategies for rotating 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
Provide technical expertise to maintenance and operations personnel for troubleshooting and repair of rotating equipment
Support plant operations and maintenance on equipment questions or concerns
Develop or review design modification packages for rotating equipment
Prepare engineering reports and technical evaluations for component issues
Perform equivalency modifications for obsolete equipment with assistance from Procurement Engineering for Form, Fit, and Function determination
Serve as the primary interface with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and component refurbishment vendors
Recommend qualified vendors for refurbishing existing components and potential suppliers of new replacement components to the procurement engineering organization
Prepare technical refurbishment specifications and work instructions for vendors
Establish quality control activities including vendor surveillance, witness/hold points, and acceptance criteria
Prepare component health reports and implement component health monitoring programs
Establish monitoring criteria specific to each rotating component type
Evaluate maintenance history and work requests to identify adverse trends
Leverage Component Health Reports to communicate equipment issues and action plans
Own and verify rigorous implementation of maintenance programs for assigned rotating equipment
Ensure program implementation is current with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Support industry initiatives regarding component reliability and maintenance practices
Actively participate in industry user groups related to rotating equipment
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