Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Engineering Technician II (ESC)

Requisition ID # 162560 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Danville

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 include Gamma and 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 in-situ tensile/yield strength testing.

Projects are performed in support of Gas Operations, Hydro Generation, Nuclear Power Generation and Electric Operations. Specific Gas Operation projects include gas pipeline inspections in support of internal/external corrosion direct assessment and in-line (ILI) inspection programs. Hydro Generation projects include pressure boundary, penstock, and rotor inspections. PG&E’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant requires ATS support for the main turbine, feed-water piping, and conduit inspections on an annual basis.

Position Summary

This position is represented by the Engineers & Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

The NDE Engineering Technician II shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment to conduct inspections and to interpret, evaluate, and document results in accordance with company procedures written with respect to applicable codes, specifications, and standards. The individual shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the test method and shall exercise assigned responsibility to effectively communicate inspection results to project engineering and/or management. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of nondestructive inspections within the PG&E service territory.

This position will require 50% of the NDE Engineering Technician’s time to be spent at work sites throughout the Northern California service territory. Technicians are dispatched from the San Ramon office location daily with overnight stays near the work site being required on a limited basis.

This position is the mid-level, fully experienced, and skilled level of Engineering Technician for hands-on work.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate 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 hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $56.94 to $63.03, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Responsibilities

• Technicians travel to PG&E facilities in locations throughout the service territory and perform field testing &measurements such as:
• Perform all laboratory and field assignments, maintenance and repairs, calibrations, and investigations of a difficult nature on a wide variety of materials and equipment; perform other investigative work as directed.
• Prepare reports on results of inspections
• Perform inspection in the lab or field with minimal to no supervision
• May direct the work of other employees

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associate in Science degree or equivalent education and experience in NDE
• 2 years of experience performing nondestructive testing on structures, systems or components

Desired:

• Documented training and on-the-job hours for the direct certification to Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Liquid Penetrant, and/or Magnetic Particle Level II examiner in accordance with ASNT CP-189
• 3 years of experience working as a certified Level II examiner with a focus in Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UT(T), AUT, PAUT)
• Current ANST NDE Level III certification(s)
• Directly related experience with gas pipeline integrity management programs
• Current IRRSP or Radiographers State Card
• Previous nuclear power generation inspection experience to include unescorted access
• Current AWS CWI and API 510, 570, 653 certifications
• ASNT ACCP certifications, CSWIP, PCN certifications
• Working knowledge of various PAUT instruments (Olympus or Zetec)
• Inspection experience utilizing automated UT systems and interpreting collected data
• Inspection experience performing Advanced Ultrasonics including TOFD
• Knowledge and familiarity with the use of codes and standards to include ASME Section III, V, VIII, XI, 31.1, 31.3,31.8, API 1104, API 5L, AWS D1.1
• Acid etching and hardness testing data collection experience
• Ability to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, specifications, standards, and company procedures
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications to compile final inspection reports