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Conducts nondestructive examinations or NDE, certified welding inspection, video probe inspections, infrared inspections, alloy analysis inspections, evaluate, analyze and document results; and make specific recommendations related to company materials and equipment. Senior nondestructive technician assumes lead role for testing and record keeping departmental activities including directing work activities of nondestructive examination technicians.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

Conduct nondestructive examinations to include: high and low frequency ultrasonic, automated ultrasonic inspection, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, eddy current, visual and visual torque inspections with the purpose of identifying discontinuities in materials and equipment.

Conduct certified welding inspection to welded fabrications as required by the applicable code section(s).

Evaluate, select and maintain test equipment for use by the nondestructive examination group.

Conduct video probe inspections to otherwise inaccessible equipments and power plant machinery as required. Make specific follow-up recommendations to correct problems.

Conduct infrared thermography inspection to overhead and underground distribution, substations, transmission systems and power plant equipment where applicable. Make specific follow-up recommendations to correct problems.

Analyze and evaluate all nondestructive examination, ultrasonic inspection, automated ultrasonic inspection, video probe and thermograph information and results. Make recommendations to correct problems, enhance the power plant maintenance management process and aid long-term maintenance and budget planning of equipment and components of company equipment.

Prepare sketches, drawings and reports on test results. Support the coordination and documentation of pre and post outage reports.

Prepare and revise test procedures to comply with codes and regulations. Ensure the company adheres to and meets all codes related to company equipment and systems.

Keep informed of and evaluate technical developments on nondestructive examination, video probe inspections and infrared inspections.

Adhere to all safety and environmental policies set forth by CalEnergy Operating Corporation.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

High school diploma or general education degree or certification program or equivalent education and experience; requires five years related utility operations or maintenance experience (power plant experience preferred) or five years experience in the maintenance and operation of distribution and/or transmission facilities or two years of experience in nondestructive examination, video, or infrared analysis techniques.

Must be familiar with American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Welding Society codes and certified to level II status (ASNT document SNT-TC-1A) in at least three of the following methods: magnetic partial inspection, dye penetrant inspection, ultrasonic inspection, automated ultrasonic inspection, eddy current inspection, visual inspection and thermal infrared camera. Experience with alloy analysis inspection equipment helpful.

Ability to read and interpret written documents such as accounting reports, safety rules, policy manuals and professional periodicals/journals. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and employees at all levels.

Ability to define obscure and incomplete problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Able to conceptualize and develop creative alternatives to problem resolution, capability of interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete concepts.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Able to conceptualize and develop creative alternatives to problem resolutions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete concepts.

A valid California driver's license is required.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds. It also requires one to be able to climb ladders and steps as high as 60 feet. One must be able to withstand temperatures varying from 40 F to 120 F for long periods of time. Oftentimes it is required to enter a confined area and climb to heights and get into difficult to access areas of vessels.

Must have near vision acuity to read a minimum of Jaeger number two or equivalent type and six letters at a distance of not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) on a standard Jaeger test chart. The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater minimum of eight or similar test pattern is also acceptable. Must be capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast among colors or shades of gray used in the nondestructive examination methodology.