DCPP (Nuc) Lead ISI / NDE Specialist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To obtain and maintain employment, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening in fulfillment of federal requirements. This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This category is for the ISI / NDE Specialist that has acquired extensive knowledge of concepts, principles and practices, and works independently with only general direction. This senior specialist is responsible for all aspects of maintaining, revising and implementing the ISI and NDE programs at DCPP including support to the Boric Acid program and Flow Accelerated Corrosion programs. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the United States or an equivalent degree from outside the United States OR Current or previous NDE Level III certification in at least two testing methods as defined by the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare written technical documents such as examination plans and schedules, inspection acceptance criteria, specifications, calculations and reports.
Prepare ISI related regulatory submittals.
Plan, schedule, and lead implementation of ISI and/or vendor-staffed inspection tasks and projects
Perform shift lead duties including work assignments, briefings, liaison with other groups and plant management, etc.
Ensure technical issues associated with mechanical equipment and systems are addressed appropriately.
Interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations.
Assist in evaluation of system problems for impact on plant operations, reliability, and safety
Develop innovative solutions to solve challenging inspection issues
Maintain required qualifications and system/component expertise. Gain new skills and qualifications in engineering and plant operations and maintenance
Actively foster a safe working environment for self and for fellow employees. Look for and act to resolve any unsafe situations
Present findings and conclusions to internal organizations, contractors, outside vendors, regulators and management
Participate in self-assessments, benchmarking, audits and inspections
Perform independent reviews of technical documents, calculations and procedures including Work order reviews in support of the ASME XI repair and replacement program. Evaluate industry guidelines and information with respect to programs and procedures
Perform routine NDE tasks on daily basis in support of plant operations
May be required to respond to plant support callout
May participate in an assigned Emergency Response Organization position (may be part of an on-call duty team)