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Mechanical Engineer / Gas and Steam Turbine

Vistra Corp
Texas, TX Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
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
Mechanical Subject Matter Expert with a focus on Gas and Steam Turbines. Normal career level cap position within the engineering hierarchy.
General analysis and implementation of generation Mechanical technologies for application to Vistra Operations and Maintenance.
Manage programs and projects to enhance the commercial availability of new technologies and enhancement to existing technologies.

Job Description
  • Technical support for the fossil fleet operations and maintenance for rotating equipment
  • Perform root cause analysis
  • Provide innovative engineering solutions for difficult problems
  • Contributes to economic justification/analysis for projects
  • Participate in and lead special projects or teams
  • Individual contributor in Mechanical Rotating Equipment Engineering
  • Provides technical support on a fleetwide basis, specific to turbines
  • Maintain effective working relationships. Be able to explain technical information to ensure work/repairs completed correctly.

  • BS or greater in an Engineering discipline
  • Licensed Professional Engineer or meets additional years of experience requirements
  • Demonstrates and applies knowledge of current and pending regulatory, code and general industry issues to resolve Vistra's interests.
  • Proficient with technical evaluation processes.
  • Proficient in fossil, solar, battery, or nuclear plant technologies
  • Minimum 8 years experience in power plant operations / engineering or comparable industries
  • Demonstrates application of fundamental scientific principles
  • Communication -Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, management and/or represent Vistra's interests to outside agencies
  • Able to execute projects/strategies with some oversight.
  • Demonstrated high performer through consecutive evaluations or work history for external candidates.

Job Family
Engineering Services

Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations
State of Texas

Texas

We 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.

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