IVVI Engineer-Field Services

Westinghouse Electric Company - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Chattanooga, TN

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Field Service IVVI Engineer at Westinghouse Electric, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company's mission to provide clean energy solutions. This position involves providing technical leadership and project oversight during the preparation and delivery of In-Vessel Visual Inspection (IVVI) solutions, ensuring that results meet high-quality standards and align with customer expectations. You will be responsible for directing Level II visual examiners during outage activities, preparing outage IVVI scopes, and final reports of examinations. Additionally, you will interface with customers and support industry meetings as required, preparing outage visual scopes and scheduling examinations in accordance with in-vessel windows. Your role will also include developing and implementing field use and maintenance procedures, conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and supporting specific projects that involve planning, implementing, and financial reporting to the business. You will work closely with field project delivery teams to ensure the operation and maintenance of systems at customer sites and maintenance facilities. This position requires a significant amount of travel, estimated at 40-60% of the time, to both domestic and international sites. As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to grow into an IVVI Level III Engineer by acquiring knowledge in ASME code and BWRVIP guidelines, as well as project experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project oversight during preparations and delivery of IVVI solutions.
• Direct Level II visual examiners during outage activities.
• Prepare outage IVVI scope and final reports of examinations.
• Interface with customers and support industry meetings as required.
• Prepare outage visual scope and schedule examinations in accordance with in-vessel windows.
• Support industry meetings to maintain a competitive edge in the visual inspection market.
• Prepare final IVVI project reports.
• Develop and implement field use and maintenance procedures, including FMEA's for associated network systems and devices.
• Support specific projects including planning, implementing, and financial reporting to the business.
• Support field project delivery teams in operation and maintenance of systems at customer sites and maintenance facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related NDE field.
• 0-15 years of related experience.
• Proficient in procedure and training technical writing.
• Demonstrated competencies in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Certifiable in NDE disciplines: MT, PT, UT, and VT.
• Knowledge and experience with NDE methods (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience with BWRVIP (preferred).
• Knowledge of BWR reactor internal components (preferred).
• Ability to work without management oversight (self-starter).
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and interface well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Unescorted Site Access including drug screening processes.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic work environment with changing issues and customer demands.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
• Able to work in periodic high heat environments, able to lift 50+ lbs and work on feet for extended periods.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience with NDE methods.
• Knowledge and experience with BWRVIP guidelines.
• Knowledge of BWR reactor internal components.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program