Nuclear NDE Tech I and II

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at either the Tech I or Tech II level.

This position is accountable for providing nondestructive examination (NDE) support to the Duke Energy nuclear fleet. The candidate will assure that Duke Energy plant NDE is maintained in accordance with applicable codes and standards, regulatory requirements and company policies.

Provides implementation of NDE activities in NDE methods in which certified. Provides problem resolution assistance to NDE technicians performing NDE inspection activities. The candidate will work towards obtaining PT, MT, UTT and ISI VT-1,2,3, IWE/IWL certifications.

Need to interface with the following: Sr Nuc Technical Support, NDE Level IIIs, QC Inspectors, ANII, various auditors, and engineers. Attends meetings representing NDE and reviewing work committed and non-committed schedules.

Basic Requirements Nuclear NDE Tech I

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Previous Power Plant Experience

- Ability to obtain Level II NDE certifications that may be required to support plant operations.

Nuclear NDE Tech II

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 3 years Nuclear Power Plant Experience

- Must currently be certified to VT 1-3 IWE/IWL.

- Currently be Level II certified or be certifiable in Liquid Penetrant and possess the ability to be certified in Magnetic Particle examinations.

- Ability and experience to obtain certifications in UT level II certifications that may be required to support plant operations.

Desired Requirements

- 3 years Nuclear Power Plant Experience (Tech I), 5 years for Tech II.

- Demonstrated basic computer skills (ability to work with Consolidated asset suite (CAS), WORD, EXCEL and other computer programs)

- Experience working independently and/or with minimal supervision

- Effective communications, both written and oral

- Demonstrated Problem Solving skills

- Demonstrated ability to work safely

- Experience reading and interpreting procedures, drawings and ASME codes

- Experience adjusting to rapidly changing conditions and assignments (e.g., locations, work schedules, physical environments, etc.)

- Demonstrated advanced computer capabilities

- Experience working in a leadership role for both on-line and outage related activities, special projects and assignments

Specific Requirements

- Ability to satisfy all NRC/Nuclear station badging requirements

- Ability to work safely in extreme temperature ranges, confined spaces and challenging environments of an operating power plant.

- Climb and work from ladders and scaffolding

- Carry up to 25 pounds of equipment.

- Walking, crawling, bending, climbing, lifting, carrying and sitting in confined spaces

- Ability to pass respiratory physical and fit test

- Ability to use and wear personal safety equipment (i.e.: fall protection, etc.)

- Must successfully pass Duke Energy testing per NDE Manual applicable sections

Working Conditions

- Full Time

- Home Base: McGuire Nuclear Station - Located in Huntersville, NC

- Minimum 12 weeks per year of overnight travel and out of town work required

- After hours and weekend call outs highly probable

- Overtime, 2nd shift work and weekend work highly probable.

Travel Requirements

50+%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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