Supervisor, Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Services - Nuclear

Posting End Date: 03/27/2023 

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

At Entergy, we power life today and for future generations. With approximately 5,000 megawatts of nuclear capacity, Entergy has a proud history of producing nuclear clean air electricity.

Our nuclear safety culture is strong, and our performance record has proven us to be a clean, reliable, and affordable provider of electricity for our household customers in our utility areas of the southern U.S. and to our commercial customers in other parts of the country.

Entergy Nuclear is a business unit of Entergy Corporation that employs approximately 4,000 highly skilled and dedicated professionals. As a community partner, we are invested in the economic success of the towns, schools, and families we support in five states.

We invite you to learn more about Entergy Nuclear and the nuclear clean air energy that we supply for our nation. Entergy Nuclear Fact Sheet

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Provides governance and oversight of fleet's Nondestructive Examination (NDE) program. NDE examples include radiography (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ECT), penetrant testing (PT), visual testing (VT) and magnetic particle (MP) examinations to identify, ensure, and/or verify component and/or equipment integrity. This includes ASME Code, safety-related, and balance-of-plant activities.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises fleet NDE inspectors and manages inspector work assignments to ensure the group is responding appropriately to department and organizational needs.
• Controls inspection cost through maximization of staff productivity and tracking expenditures within budget parameters.
• Monitors personnel and group effectiveness in achieving established goals. Functions as an inspector, as needed and if qualified..
• Communicates with all levels of the organization, including representing the department at all meetings. Proposes process and design changes that improve station and personnel efficiency.
• Ensures all activities are performed within regulatory and procedural guidelines. Supervises personnel performance and resolves employee conflict or concerns. Interfaces with other Entergy sites to implement best practices in a standardized approach.
• Interfaces with regulatory and industry representatives on behalf of fleet activities. Communicates technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required of the position

• BS Degree in Engineering or other scientific discipline generally associated with power plant operations or Equivalent Experience. (Equivalent Experience is defined as demonstrated success at the Supervisor level.)

Minimum experience required of the position

• 5 years experience in nuclear power design, construction, maintenance, operations production, or equivalent. 3 years experience in the engineering department.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Meet the qualification requirements set forth in the applicable codes and standards and possess or be able to obtain Level I, Level II or Level III certifications (if achieved, specify Level of qualification for qualified NDE methods including current PDI qualifications) in accordance with applicable Entergy procedures. Capable of performing the inspections, examinations and tests in accordance with fleet procedures and work packages including natural or corrected near distance visual acuity of Snellen fraction 20/25 or better in at least one eye, uncorrected or corrected and ability to differentiate contrast between colors used in the NDE methods. Be familiar with the tools and equipment to be employed and demonstrated proficiency in their use. Capable of determining that the calibration status of M&TE is current, it is in proper condition for use and that the inspections, examination and test procedures are approved. 50.59 and 72.48 qualifications or ability to obtain. UT personnel must possess or be capable of possessing appropriate PDI qualifications through EPRI. Technical proficiency in the assigned area. Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation. Good communication, conflict management, and change management skills.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

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Primary Location: Louisiana-St. Francisville Louisiana : St. Francisville 
Job Function: Nuclear
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 109488
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.