Director, Digital Modernization

• Lead the portfolio of digital control, instrumentation, and modernization upgrades across Vistra's nuclear fleet
• Own the fleet digital modernization roadmap and capital portfolio
• Sequence Ovation DCS, GE Mark VIe, and I&C obsolescence upgrades across three sites and outage windows
• Lead design and execution from scope and 50.59 screening through installation, testing, startup, and turnover
• Optimize telemetry provided to the Power Optimization Center for analytics and early fault warning
• Retire legacy analog equipment and single-point vulnerabilities while improving operator burden and unit reliability
• Drive platform and standards commonality across Perry, Beaver Valley, and Davis-Besse
• Integrate digital scope with the Extended Power Uprate program
• Manage OEM and EPC relationships, negotiating scope, cost, and schedule
• Develop the digital and I&C talent pipeline and represent Vistra in INPO and industry modernization forums
• Build and lead a team including Digital I&C and Control engineers, a project coordinator, and Sr. Digital Control Manager
• Deliver through matrixed site and fleet engineering teams without direct authority over site organizations
• Track safety, compliance, schedule, cost, execution quality, margin, reliability, and POC enablement metrics

• At least 12 years in the nuclear or fossil power industry with increasing responsibility in engineering, projects, operations, or maintenance
• 5–7 years leading capital modification programs such as digital I&C, DCS, or turbine control upgrades
• Working knowledge of digital control platforms (Emerson/Westinghouse Ovation, GE Mark VIe, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of plant I&C and the NRC digital I&C path, including 10 CFR 50.59, cyber security, and qualification
• Familiarity with INPO standards, equipment reliability and obsolescence programs, and plant telemetry analytics
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required;
  Electrical, I&C, Nuclear, or Mechanical focus preferred
• PMP, SRO license/certification, or equivalent strongly preferred
• Ability to deliver complex modifications from concept through turnover
• Ability to work from one of the nuclear sites:
  Perry, Beaver Valley, or Davis-Besse
• Willingness to travel 25–50% depending on deployment phase

Demonstrates expertise in leading digital control and instrumentation upgrades within the nuclear power industry, with a strong focus on project management, compliance with NRC regulations, and development of engineering talent. Proven ability to manage complex capital modification programs and optimize operational reliability through innovative digital solutions.

• Digital I&C Leadership
• Nuclear Power Industry Experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Digital Control Platforms Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance Expertise

• Digital Control Systems
• Instrumentation and Control (I&C)
• Ovation DCS
• GE Mark VIe
• Capital Modification Programs
• Telemetry Analytics
• Engineering Design and Execution
• Safety and Compliance Tracking
• Obsolescence Management
• Power Optimization

• Team Leadership
• Negotiation
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

• PMP
• SRO License/Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Nuclear Power
• Fossil Power
• 10 CFR 50.59
• Cyber Security
• Equipment Reliability
• Obsolescence Programs
• Plant Telemetry
• Digital Modernization
• Engineering Talent Development
• Site Operations

• Power Optimization Center
• Extended Power Uprate Program
• OEM and EPC Management
• Matrixed Team Coordination
• INPO Standards