DCPP (Nuc) Lead ISI / NDE Specialist, Senior

Requisition ID # 171790 

Job Category: Nuclear Generation 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) safely and reliably produces electricity that is environmentally responsible and cost effective for our customers and shareholders.  DCPP's mission is to be the leading nuclear power plant in the country and to: Inspire and positively influence the industry through our safe, reliable, and excellent operational performance. Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

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 lSl I 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.​

A reasonable salary range is:​

California Minimum: $​153,828

California Maximum: $197,628

Job Duties:

• 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 oncall
• duty team).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 Ill certification in at least two testing methods as defined by the American

Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) in lieu of degree.

• Eight years of experience in ISI programs and NDE from PG&E, or nine years of experience in the same

fields from another company.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with nuclear power plant systems, structures, components and facilities.
• Knowledge and experience with nuclear ISI and NDE procedures and programs.
• In—depth knowledge of ASME Section Xl Code, including repair and replacement rules.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III Code.
• Experience with administering/performing ultrasonic examinations per ASME Section Xl requirements.
• Performance Demonstration Initiative (PDI) certification in one or more techniques.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with both internal and external customers/clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs Word, Excel and Outlook.