Engineering Technical Specialist II/III (Richmond VA)(Hybrid)

At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

 

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

 

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 as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

Dominion's Power Generation (PG) Business Unit seeks an NDE (non-destructive examination) Technical Specialist II/III to oversee and manage the non-nuclear power station fleet-wide NDE Program, ensuring appropriate and accurate NDE inspection plus quality control performed by Dominion or Contractor personnel.

The successful candidate will provide the following corporate support in accordance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements:

1)    Technical authority for NDE - provide technical advice to engineering and station personnel;
2)    NDE Standards and Procedures – maintain and update to ensure compliance with Code requirements, along with governance oversight to ensure consistent approach, standards, and performance expectations across the PG fleet;
3)    NDE Corporate Training Program – work with training vendor to maintain the program, coordinates training, and vendor qualifies the designated company NDE personnel (training classes and appropriate re-certification testing);
4)    Vendor and Contract NDE – audit/approve programs and procedures for Dominion PG work, including maintaining a balance of NDE vendor contracts to provide NDE resources for sufficient station and outage support requirements;
5)    New NDE Techniques – proactive assessments of new techniques and regulatory requirements for Dominion applications, and coordinates with vendors to meet those increasing technology demands.
6)    NDE Budget – plan and manage NDE department budget (outage, call outs, training, equipment calibration, etc.), plus provide NDE budgetary assistance to stations as required.
7)    Field Work Oversight – coordinate NDE scope of work and resources for NDE work in the field.  Provide direct supervision of contract NDE personnel as needed, during major outages, including daily assignments, review of examination reports, scheduling, coordinating station support requirements, and review/approve daily contractor timesheets and invoices.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• Engineering Technical Specialist II: Minimum 6-8 years NDE experience in the fossil-fueled areas of boilers, HRSGs, turbines, and balance of plant equipment;
• Engineering Technical Specialist III: Minimum 8-10 years NDE experience in the fossil-fueled areas of boilers, HRSGs, turbines, and balance of plant equipment;

 

Knowledge Technical Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of various NDE testing methods and their application in non-nuclear power stations;
• In-depth knowledge with the requirements of ASME, ANSI, and ASNT Codes and Standards relative to fabrication and in-service inspections, including B31.1, B31.3, and R Stamp related work;
• •Level II - specific company held Level II Certification in 3 of the following basic NDE methods – VT, PT, MT, RT, UT, or ET. ASNT Certifications preferred but not required. 
• •Level III - specific company held Level III Certification in 3 of the following basic NDE methods – VT, PT, MT, RT, UT, or ET. ASNT Certifications preferred but not required.
• Non-Technical Skills and Requirements:
• Strong written & verbal communication skills that foster positive interpersonal communication;
• Work both independently with minimal oversight, and, in a team environment;
• Self-motivated with strong leadership skills to proactively support the NDE Program;
• Computer Skills - Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work f