Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician

Job description

3471634
Additional Cities

Sunol
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power Portfolio
Business Segment

Power Portfolio Nuclear
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

California
Postal Code

94586-9524
Role Summary/Purpose

In this role, you will perform diverse assignments to support operations at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s Vallecitos Nuclear Center (GEH VNC), a commercial nuclear research and development facility. As a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician, you will process customer parts shipments to complete the neutron test reactor (NTR) radiography non-destructive testing method in accordance with approved procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

As the NDT Technician, you will:

·  Embrace GEH VNC’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality
·  Setup and label customer equipment for radiography in accordance with existing NTR setup procedures
·  Perform irradiation and retrieval of irradiated samples in accordance with NTR SOPs
·  Use the NTR film processing equipment for processing of radiography films of equipment
·  Startup and shutdown the film processing equipment as needed and in accordance with the equipment operating instructions
·  Prepare post-radiography irradiated equipment for survey and release for shipment
·  Present completed radiograph films to authorized GE film reviewers for acceptability prior to packing for shipment. 
·  Re-perform radiographs for any films found unacceptable. Unpackage and repackage customer’s equipment.  
·  Review and verify materials unpacked vs. customer’s documentation
·  Perform packaging of completed radiographs and equipment released for shipment back to the customer
·  Maintain Quality Assurance records for radiograph films produced including traceability and customer specific data documentation
·  Provide documentation of all radiography performed to GE for customer billing
·  Responsible for understanding and adhering to safety controls for materials, equipment and facilities at VNC
·  Ensure compliance with all compliance, safety and quality regulations through use of procedures, compliance calendars, databases and tracking systems
·  Must work with minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment relative to techniques and methods pertinent to assigned area of responsibility

Qualifications/Requirements

·  High School diploma or equivalent  (GED)
·  Minimum of 2 years of experience in a nuclear facility

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Required to work in radiological controlled areas utilizing prescribed PPE
·  Ability to and willingness to lift, push, and pull weights up to 50 pounds including moves above the shoulders and below the knees
·  Ability to operate a computer
·  Ability and willingness to become NDT 2 certified in the Neutron Radiography method
·  Ability and willingness to work overtime and shift variations as needed

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience or certification in other NDT methods
·  Proficiency with the MS Office software suite
·  Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
·  Effective problem identification and resolution skills

About Us

E Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is a world-leading provider of advanced reactor technology, fuel, and nuclear services. The alliance combines GE’s design expertise and history delivering reactors, fuels and services globally with Hitachi’s proven experience in advanced modular construction to offer customers around the world the technological leadership required to effectively enhance reactor performance, power output and safety.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

California
Primary City

Sunol