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Vistra Corp.

Refueling Services Technician – Level I

Vistra Corp.

Entry Level Technician handling refueling services, supporting maintenance activities at Vistra Nuclear Operations. Working across multiple locations including Ohio and Texas, with mandatory travel required.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timePerry • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating refueling systems and performing maintenance on reactor services tooling, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency in nuclear utility environments. Capable of collaborating with teams to improve processes and support outage activities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Nuclear Utility Worker ExperienceRefueling Tooling KnowledgeMechanical Job SkillsTrade School CompletionRadiological Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills
Refueling System OperationUnderwater Camera WorkRigging and LiftingOperating TensionersNut Runner OperationCorrective Maintenance TrackingPM Schedules ManagementEquipment Issue IdentificationFuel Handling Equipment MaintenanceNew Fuel Receipt Support
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationFeedback ParticipationImprovement Opportunity Identification
Tools & Technologies
PAPRRefueling Services ToolingDry Cask Equipment
Industry Keywords
PWRBWRVistra Transfer SystemReactor CavitySpent Fuel PoolsSafety PracticesOutage CoordinationEngineering MeetingsFleet Team CollaborationMilitary Veteran Status

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform the duties of a Vistra Level 1 Refueling Services Technician to include: Vistra Transfer System Operator
  • Must be able to operate the Transfer System at a Westinghouse and B&W style PWR as well as the Inclined Fuel Transfer System at Perry
  • Move fuel in vessel at a PWR and BWR Spent Fuel Pools
  • Examples of tasks for Vistra Level 1 In Vessel Technician include underwater camera work and supporting Level 2 and 3 technicians with poles
  • Examples of tasks for Vistra Level 1 Head Area Maintenance Technician include rigging and lifting in the reactor cavity, operating tensioners, removing and installing reactor head installation, and operation of nut runners
  • Work in a safe and error free manner
  • Participate in post outage critiques to provide feedback on improvement opportunities as well as positive lessons learned
  • Achieve Vistra established transfer system operation movement rates to meet outage milestones in a safe and error free manner
  • Participate in various aspects of work control coordination, scheduling, and engineering meetings involving online and refuel outage activities
  • Actively participate in all Vistra processes, such as the training program, surveillance program, and CAP to ensure effective work practices
  • Work with the Site Refueling Services Management Team to identify and support improvement opportunities
  • Support the maintenance on the fuel handling equipment to include PM schedules, corrective maintenance tracking, and upgrade implementation
  • Perform maintenance on the rector services tooling to include PM schedules, corrective maintenance tracking, upgrades, and replacements
  • Identify equipment issues to the Refueling Services Supervisor
  • Provide input to assist with the preparation of plans and specifications
  • Work as part of the fleet team to evaluate Reactor Services activities and recommend equipment, new concepts and techniques to improve performance, reduce costs, correct design, or improve worker safety
  • Support Dry Cask equipment set up as well as New Fuel Receipt
  • Provide input and assist with the review of the Refueling Services outage schedule
  • Must be willing and available to travel as assigned to other Vistra Nuclear Plants

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Nuclear utility worker with technical / mechanical job skills and 2 years of experience
  • Completed trade school in boiler maker, iron worker, pipe fitter or other mechanical craft
  • Military veteran with technical / mechanical job skills and 2 years of work experience
  • Capable of passing a respirator physical
  • Work in radiological protective clothing while wearing a PAPR for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
  • Knowledge of refueling tooling as well as advanced knowledge of hand tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities