Engineering Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Specialist

About The Callaway Energy Center

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year operating history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

- Medical coverage on date of hire

- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

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The Engineering Non-Destructive Exam (NDE) Specialist has overall responsibility for implementation of Ultrasonic and Radiographic examinations with respect to Flow Accelerated Corrosion, Raw Water Corrosion, ISI, and Welding Repair/Replacement programs.

- Maintain the Non-Destructive Exam program.

- Develop and revise procedures, schedules and surveillances required to maintain the NDE program compliant with applicable industry and code requirements.

- Develop and review specifications and review vendor/consultant proposals and activities to ensure they are in accordance with good inspection practices.

- Coordinate and direct vendor activities related to Inspections.

- Implement new NDE technologies with industry interface.

- Consult with other Callaway department personnel regarding equipment reliability issues and inspection of equipment.

- Consult with Regulatory Affairs personnel regarding licensing and regulatory issues.

- Consult with equipment manufacturers and other nuclear plants regarding problems with equipment, operations and design.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Five or more years of relevant technical experience is required. Requires Level III certifications in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) or possession of the qualifications necessary to be certified in UT to Level II per ASNT and ASME Section XI, appendix VII & VIII 2007 edition requirements. Certification in Radiographic Testing is preferred. Qualifications to Section XI Appendix 8 (Performance Demonstration Initiative) to review NDE results or to perform certain ISI inspections, detection and flaw sizing preferred. Experience with Phased Array ultrasonics is preferred.

Excellent leadership, decision-making, human relations, and communication skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic. Security screening required for Callaway Energy Center access.

The Engineering NDE Specialist works a standard day shift in an office setting at the Callaway Energy Center. Additional hours and/or rotating shifts may be required during refueling outages and emergent plant activities as the needs arise

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

$102,500.00 - $158,900.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.