Engineer I / II - Corporate Inspection Programs Engineer

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Job Summary

Engineer I- is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy.  Employees at this level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. 

Engineer II- is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy.  Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied

As part of the Nuclear Corporate Plant Engineering Support, Corporate Inspection Programs Group, this position is responsible for providing various inspection program engineering services for the nuclear fleet. The Programs specific to this role include the ASME Section XI Inservice Inspection (ISI) and Augmented ISI Programs, ASME Section XI IWE/IWL Program, and ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement (R/R) Program.

This position reports directly to the Manager of the Corporate Inspection Programs Group in the Nuclear Corporate Office.

Inspection programs are designed to comply with regulatory and industry requirements and operate nuclear plants safely, effectively, and economically. Inspection programs use risk and knowledge insights to specify locations and methods of nondestructive examination (NDE) to assess plant conditions. The objective is early detection of material degradation. These programs also develop short- and long-term strategies to manage degradation detected. These strategies can include additional examinations, repairs, or replacements.  Program engineering services involve a wide range of activities including, but not limited to the following:

• Working with external organizations to foster a business environment conducive to operation of nuclear power plants as long term, carbon free enterprise assets using engineering programs.

• Advocating for and implementing technically sound solutions that maintain the pressure boundary integrity function, safety, and reliability of nuclear plants

• Working closely with the nuclear sites and industry groups to develop and maintain inspection and testing programs and plans in accordance with applicable requirements

• Preparing and maintaining program documents in accordance with appliable industry requirements and best practices, including periodic updates.

• Reviewing and certifying Work Order documentation in accordance with ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement requirements.

• Preparing the periodic Program health report. Make periodic presentations to Station and Corporate Leadership on program health, industry issues, and changes in regulatory requirements and guidance.

• Preparing regulatory submittals such as relief requests and alternative requests for submittal to the NRC.

• Acting as lead for regulatory or other industry interfaces (e.g., NRC, INPO) including coordination of responses to NRC findings, INPO Areas for Improvement (AFIs), and Oversight findings.

• Implementing best practice solutions across the nuclear fleet to leverage successes

• Participating and/or leading activities designed to improve engineering programs, such as assessment and benchmarking activities or fleet working groups.

Responsibilities:

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of routine problems in area of expertise.

• Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.

• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and drawings associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

• Possesses knowledge of fundamental concept