Equipment Testing & Inspection Inspector

Consolidated Nuclear Security
Oak Ridge, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2023 CLOSED ON 8/6/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Testing & Inspection Inspector position at Consolidated Nuclear Security?

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Equipment Testing & Inspection Inspector
Career Level From: Staff Member
Career Level To: Senior Staff Member
Organization: Asset Mgmt & Reliability Exec (50191858)
Job Specialty: Inspection

What You'll Do

Performs a wide variety of non-destructive testing (NDT), inspections, equipment tests, and evaluations of assemblies, components, materials, plant equipment, lifting devices, and other items. Inspects metallic and non-metallic materials, components, and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques including ultrasonic, high pressure testing, leak testing, and other testing disciplines. Secures test equipment and materials, performs calculations, analyzes data, evaluates and interprets results of tests and inspections to determine acceptance or rejection of assemblies, components, materials, and plant equipment. Prepares written reports on test results and explains the results to customers, and enters results into SAP. Work involves a variety of projects and tasks requiring the application of technology to complex or difficult problems.


Provides oversight and inspection for maintaining code requirements on one or more of the following: elevators, boilers and pressure vessels, relief valves, vacuum fixtures, backflow preventers, DOT cargo tanks, gas cylinders, high pressure tanks and assemblies, mass spectrometer leak testing, leak testing of components and assemblies, lifting devices and fall prevention equipment. Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting codes and in developing procedures for inspection. Assists Design Engineering by ensuring code requirements are met with new designs. Performs in service inspection on devices in nuclear production facilities and around high hazards such as radiation, beryllium, lithium, mercury, asbestos, confined space, and elevated work. Inspects and certifies new materials and equipment to specifications and code requirements. Provides expertise and guidance to journeyman pipefitters on rebuilds of relief valves and backflow preventers, and to journeyman boilermakers on pressure vessels.

Uses computers to access, evaluate, maintain, and communicate data. Troubleshoots technical issues and equipment affecting daily operations. Independently conducts routine and occasionally non-routine tests and inspections, sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities. Interprets field data and conditions and notifies appropriate personnel of complex problems.

Participates in job planning and procedure development. May research literature for improved technical approach or solutions to problems. May make internal presentations and contribute to technical publications. Processes and analyzes data and may develop recommendations. Able to use complex mathematical models to analyze results. May represent Y-12 with vendors.

What You Can Expect

  • Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
  • Top-notch, dedicated colleagues.
  • Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
  • Career advancement and professional development programs.
  • Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • High school diploma: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Associate degree in related discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
  • In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., 1 year job-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Preferred Job Requirements

  • QEI-1, National Board Certified in Testing and Repair of Pressure Relief Valves, National Board Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector, Certified Testing of Reducing Pressure Backflow Preventer Assemblies, Certified Inspector of DOT cargo tanks, ANSI Level I or II Certified Leak Tester, Ultrasonic Thickness Testing, Qualified Inspector of Cranes and Hoists, and Inspection/Testing of Industrial Furnaces and Ovens in accordance with NFPA 86

Why Pantex and Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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