Expert, Nondestructive Examination Technical Specialist
PG&E | |
United States, California, San Ramon | |
April 19, 2024 | |
Requisition ID# 153124 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Onsite Job Location: San Ramon Department Overview Applied Technology Services (ATS) is an internal service provider performing technical services for PG&E. The Nondestructive Examination (NDE) unit provides technical NDE expertise, consultation, special project inspections and examinations in both the laboratory and in the field. The methods and tools used to support various projects throughout PG&E include: X-Ray conventional and computed radiography, conventional and automated ultrasonic testing using straight beam, shear wave, phased array and TOFD, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, remote video inspection using push cameras and crawlers, CWI visual inspections, surface laser scanning, infrared thermography, field chemistry analysis, acid etching, and other various material property verification techniques. Projects are performed in support of Gas Operations, Hydro Generation, Nuclear Power Generation and Electric Operations along with the internal ATS innovation team. Specific Gas Operation projects include gas pipeline inspections in support of internal/external corrosion direct assessment, in-line (ILI) inspection programs, MAOP reconfirmation and verification of material properties. Hydro Generation projects include pressure boundary, penstock, and turbine inspections. Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant requires ATS support for the main turbine, feed-water piping and conduit inspections on an annual basis. Electric operations projects include conductor and breaker inspections. ATS Innovation team projects include testing of new NDE instruments and equipment to provide a more quantitative or qualitative assessment of electrical components while ensuring a higher level of operational safety from current practices. Position Summary The NDE Expert Specialist/ Engineer shall have the skills and expertise to provide consulting and support services of various levels of complexity for all PG&E lines of business. The NDE Expert shall be knowledgeable and experienced in advanced ultrasonic testing that includes: Shear Wave, Phased Array (PAUT), Total Focusing Method (TFM), Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) and Guided Wave. The NDE Expert shall lead and manage complex NDE inspection programs and/or projects. The NDE Expert will also support the development and implementation of new NDE technologies, inspection techniques and methods. This position will require 35% of time to be spent at work sites throughout the PG&E service territory with occasional overnight stays near the work site. Responsibilities 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:
Travel requirement: Up to 35% throughout the PG&E territory. Qualifications Minimum: * Associates degree, non-engineering Bachelor's degree, technical trade/military school or equivalent experience Desired: * MT or PT Level II or Level III certifications #featuredjob |