NDE Specialist / Senior NDE Specialist

Work Schedule: We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking). Military Service Eligibility: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience will be considered for this opportunity. Job Summary Nuclear Power has played an important role in meeting the world’s electrical energy needs for 50+ years. With power demand rising dramatically in the decades ahead, Nuclear Power will be indispensable in meeting the concurrent challenges of Reliability and Affordability while also limiting air pollution. The safety and reliability of our four nuclear power stations are the top priorities for Dominion Energy Nuclear. Essential to achieving these priorities is the support provided by our corporate, Fleet Engineering and Programs and Components (FP&C) department which consists of a variety of teams organized by specialization. Daily, they are tasked with a variety of requests from the field that challenge their technical skills and experience. To help fulfill their mission, the FP&C department is actively seeking to hire two Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Specialists to join the NDE Department. The roles will be filled at either the Specialist or Senior Specialist level commensurate with the selected candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, and abilities. The preferred locations for these new team members are the Millstone Power Station in Waterford, CT, or the Surry Power Station in Surry, VA. However, the roles can be based in Glen Allen, VA; Jenkinsville, SC; or Mineral, VA. Senior NDE Specialist Responsibilities Senior NDE Specialists provide advanced technical direction and support to NDE nuclear professionals and related client groups. They serve as the nuclear division’s subject matter experts on a host of NDE matters. The following responsibilities include: Maintain, develop and update Dominion NDE procedures to ensure compliance with applicable code requirements Coordinate the NDE training program and certify Company and contract employees Act as technical expert and provide NDE guidance to NDE fleet peers and related groups to ensure proper communication and interpretation of test results and prompt repair of components Interface with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other regulatory or surveillance bodies on various NDE matters Review and approve vendor and contract employee NDE programs and procedures Plan and implement strategies to comply with new and evolving regulatory requirements, including originating new examination techniques Maintain, develop and administer training and qualification of the Fleet NDE staff Senior NDE Specialist Requirements Five (5) or more years of experience directly related to NDE work In-depth knowledge of various non-destructive testing methods and their application in nuclear power plants; In depth expertise with the requirements of ASME, ANSI, and ASNT Codes and Standards related to fabrication and in-service Inspection; Proven ability to enforce the highest standards of operational excellence Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills Proven ability to build strong partnerships to influence positive change Preferred Candidates Highly preferred candidates will have prior NDE experience within the nuclear power industry. NDE Specialist Responsibilities The NDE Specialists provide direction and support to NDE Inspectors and related departments by reviewing items such as vendor and station procedures and providing cost projections. The following responsibilities include: Develop, update and maintain NDE procedures to ensure compliance with applicable code requirements Audit contractors, vendors and applicable documents for compliance with Dominion written procedures, codes and standards Act as technical authority and provide NDE guidance to NDE Inspectors and other departments to ensure proper communication and interpretation of test results and prompt repair of components Assist in development and administration of NDE training programs Perform NDE inspections of power plant components using advanced methods NDE Specialist Requirements Three (3) or more years of experience directly related to NDE work In-depth knowledge of various non-destructive testing methods and their application in nuclear power plants; In depth familiarity with the requirements of ASME, ANSI, and ASNT Codes and Standards relative to fabrication and in-service Inspection; Proven ability to enforce the highest standards of operational excellence Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills Proven ability to build strong partnerships to influence positive change Education Requirements Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education. Preferred Candidates will possess: Associates degree or higher in a technical field Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above. Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Candidates for the Senior NDE Specialist are required to have achieved the Level III NDE Certification in four of the following NDE methods: Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT)-III, Magnetic Particle (MT)-IIII, Radiography (RT)-III, Ultrasonic (UT)-III, Visual Testing (VT)-III, and Eddy Current (ET) – III. Candidates for the NDE Specialist are required to have achieved the Level III NDE Certification in at least two of the following methods and maintain at least Level II Certification in two others: Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT)-III, Magnetic Particle (MT)-IIII, Radiography (RT)-III, Ultrasonic (UT)-III, Visual Testing (VT)-III, and Eddy Current (ET) – III. Working Conditions Travel 26-50% Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25% Radiation Up to 25% Export Control Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Other Information We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. 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