Lead Engineer - Nondestructive Evaluation
Posted: 9/13/2011 8:32:06 AM
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NDT.org Job Number:
28644
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Company:
DTE Energy
State:
MI Michigan
Country:
United States
Job Summary:
Advanced-Level engineer who provides technical direction and management in the areas of engineering or scientific design, testing, problem solving, and technical support for large or complex projects. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering or scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, and represents the organization to resolve important issues. Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters. Organizes team/workgroups, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of a group of professionals.
NDE III typical duties include (but not limited to):
- Develops and qualifies / certifies NDE procedures as required by ASME Section V and the referencing Code section, and demonstrates these procedures to the satisfaction of the State Authorized Inspector.
- Reviews reports of NDE services performed at Fossil Generation facilities (either by DTE NDE personnel or contractors) for accuracy as required.
- Provides technical direction, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination in problems relating to the optimization, operation, engineering, and maintenance of company assets.
- Plans and develops NDE and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) solutions to unique or controversial problems which impact major company programs and goals.
- Maintains liaison with key engineers, scientists, and officials of other organizations and companies.
- Develops and performs specialized NDE examinations when required.
- Maintains the Fossil Generation NDE Program, conducts training and certification activities for site examination personnel and maintains the Engineering Support Organization (ESO) Non-Destructive Examination Manual.
- Maintains NDE Procedure and Personnel qualification program.
- Performs engineering investigations, research, or other engineering duties concerned with NDE and PdM as applicable to power plant operation and maintenance.
- Directs work of other experts, engineers and technicians as required.
- Identifies root causes of complex and unique problems relating to equipment impacting system reliability and directs troubleshooting, data gathering and testing to provide cost effective, practical methods of solution.
- Acts independently on technical matters and maintains liaisons with experts outside the company. Creates specifications, performs vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and provides recommendations for the procurement of specialized equipment, systems, or services.
- Provides NDE and PdM expertise on the application of recognized codes and standards and provides interpretation of codes as they relate to NDE.
- Creates, reviews, or revises major company operating documents involving equipment reliability and safety.
- Evaluates and participates in the development of new and emergent NDE and PdM technologies. Leads the approval of new NDE and PdM products and technologies relating to company assets for possible program implementation. Makes recommendations and presentations to management.
Accountabilities:
- Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
- Develop new or improved techniques and procedures.
- Keep up to date on current and developing technology and make recommendations that will benefit company goals.
- Makes recommendations and presentations to management.
- Manages outside supplier services including the preparation of requests for quote, bid evaluations, and contract oversight.
- Manages the development and execution of large or complex engineering projects or management of laboratory operations.
- Organizes teams for project and for problem resolutions.
- Provides expertise on the application of company codes and standards.
- Provides leadership, work direction, training, and technical expertise.
- Provides technical and budget direction and coordination for large or complex projects.
- Recommend and implement solutions to complex problems involving the engineering, science, design, operation, and maintenance of company assets.
- Operate and maintain document printing, viewing, and duplication equipment.
- Demonstrate safe and environmental work practices.
Advanced-Level engineer who provides technical direction and management in the areas of engineering or scientific design, testing, problem solving, and technical support for large or complex projects. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering or scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, and represents the organization to resolve important issues. Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters. Organizes team/workgroups, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of a group of professionals.
NDE III typical duties include (but not limited to):
- Develops and qualifies / certifies NDE procedures as required by ASME Section V and the referencing Code section, and demonstrates these procedures to the satisfaction of the State Authorized Inspector.
- Reviews reports of NDE services performed at Fossil Generation facilities (either by DTE NDE personnel or contractors) for accuracy as required.
- Provides technical direction, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination in problems relating to the optimization, operation, engineering, and maintenance of company assets.
- Plans and develops NDE and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) solutions to unique or controversial problems which impact major company programs and goals.
- Maintains liaison with key engineers, scientists, and officials of other organizations and companies.
- Develops and performs specialized NDE examinations when required.
- Maintains the Fossil Generation NDE Program, conducts training and certification activities for site examination personnel and maintains the Engineering Support Organization (ESO) Non-Destructive Examination Manual.
- Maintains NDE Procedure and Personnel qualification program.
- Performs engineering investigations, research, or other engineering duties concerned with NDE and PdM as applicable to power plant operation and maintenance.
- Directs work of other experts, engineers and technicians as required.
- Identifies root causes of complex and unique problems relating to equipment impacting system reliability and directs troubleshooting, data gathering and testing to provide cost effective, practical methods of solution.
- Acts independently on technical matters and maintains liaisons with experts outside the company. Creates specifications, performs vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and provides recommendations for the procurement of specialized equipment, systems, or services.
- Provides NDE and PdM expertise on the application of recognized codes and standards and provides interpretation of codes as they relate to NDE.
- Creates, reviews, or revises major company operating documents involving equipment reliability and safety.
- Evaluates and participates in the development of new and emergent NDE and PdM technologies. Leads the approval of new NDE and PdM products and technologies relating to company assets for possible program implementation. Makes recommendations and presentations to management.
Accountabilities:
- Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
- Develop new or improved techniques and procedures.
- Keep up to date on current and developing technology and make recommendations that will benefit company goals.
- Makes recommendations and presentations to management.
- Manages outside supplier services including the preparation of requests for quote, bid evaluations, and contract oversight.
- Manages the development and execution of large or complex engineering projects or management of laboratory operations.
- Organizes teams for project and for problem resolutions.
- Provides expertise on the application of company codes and standards.
- Provides leadership, work direction, training, and technical expertise.
- Provides technical and budget direction and coordination for large or complex projects.
- Recommend and implement solutions to complex problems involving the engineering, science, design, operation, and maintenance of company assets.
- Operate and maintain document printing, viewing, and duplication equipment.
- Demonstrate safe and environmental work practices.
Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant field or discipline.
- Advanced studies in Welding and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) are preferred.
- Must have American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level 3 Certification in four of the following methods with the capability of attaining the remaining certification in 3 years: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Electromagnetic Testing (ET), Acoustics, Thermography, Vibration, and Visual and Optical Testing (VT)
- Must have experience in performing engineering investigations of component failure mechanisms and recommendations for repairs.
- Must have extensive knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes.
- Must possess a basic understanding of metallurgy and failure mechanisms.
- Must have experience in bidding and managing contracts for NDE services.
About DTE Energy:
DTE Energy is a Fortune 500 company based in Detroit, MI. We are a diversified energy company, involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Our operating units include Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, MichCon, a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan and other non-utility, energy businesses focused on coal and gas mid-stream services, power and industrial projects, unconventional gas production and energy trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at http://www.dteenergy.com
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Please apply directly to our web site to position number 02222 at https://dteenergy.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
- Advanced studies in Welding and Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) are preferred.
- Must have American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level 3 Certification in four of the following methods with the capability of attaining the remaining certification in 3 years: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Electromagnetic Testing (ET), Acoustics, Thermography, Vibration, and Visual and Optical Testing (VT)
- Must have experience in performing engineering investigations of component failure mechanisms and recommendations for repairs.
- Must have extensive knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Codes.
- Must possess a basic understanding of metallurgy and failure mechanisms.
- Must have experience in bidding and managing contracts for NDE services.
About DTE Energy:
DTE Energy is a Fortune 500 company based in Detroit, MI. We are a diversified energy company, involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Our operating units include Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, MichCon, a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan and other non-utility, energy businesses focused on coal and gas mid-stream services, power and industrial projects, unconventional gas production and energy trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at http://www.dteenergy.com
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Please apply directly to our web site to position number 02222 at https://dteenergy.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
