What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outage Manager position at Vistra Corp.?
Company Description
Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 company headquartered in Irving, Texas, providing reliable energy solutions across the United States, from California to Maine. Known for its customer-focused and innovative approach, Vistra merges retail electricity services with power generation from diverse resources, including natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery storage. The company is committed to reliability, affordability, and sustainability, driving transformation in the energy industry. For more information, visit vistracorp.com.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role, located in Piketon, OH, for an Outage Manager. The Outage Manager will oversee outage planning and execution, ensuring all activities are safely and efficiently completed within budget and timeline constraints. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, scheduling, resource allocation, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The position will also involve developing and documenting outage improvement plans, as well as troubleshooting and resolving issues during outages.
Qualifications
- Experience in outage management, scheduling, and project coordination
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and team-building abilities
- Familiarity with operational safety standards and risk management practices
- Proficiency with maintenance planning tools and software
- Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple stakeholders
- Experience in the energy or power generation industry is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is preferred
- Availability to work on-site in Piketon, OH, and respond to operational needs as required