Sr QV Inspector

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $118,800 to $132,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Plan, coordinate, monitor, and perform day-to-day Quality Verification (QV) inspections to comply with company and regulatory requirements and commitments. Train, qualify, and certify other QV inspectors as required for them to obtain needed inspection certifications. Oversee inspection activities performed by supplemental QV support personnel assigned to the site for inspections involving major modifications / projects and during outage activities. Review work packages to verify QV hold points are installed where required for maintenance activities and design changes to safety-related and augmented quality plant systems, structures, and components.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct QV inspection activities at your home site to comply with company and regulatory requirements. Review work packages to ensure insertion of QV hold points and compliance with inspection requirements. Attend work control meetings as needed to develop QV coverage schedules for day-to-day shift coverage, manpower requirements, overtime, and managing the inspection function in a safe and cost-effective manner. Coordinate the identification of contract inspectors required for special projects and high workload times.
• Track and maintain QV certifications and qualifications current through the periodic performance and documentation of inspection activities or capability demonstrations as required by regulations and company policies. Develop and present initial and continuing training as requested. Provide indoctrination and OJT training as needed for other QV inspectors in support of certification activities. Perform annual evaluations of other inspectors as needed to support certification maintenance. Perform reviews of QV staff augmentation qualification and certification documentation to verify compliance with NQA-1 or equivalent requirements.
• Provide oversight of supplemental QV inspectors in accordance with site and corporate requirements and expectations. Interface with preferred vendors to coordinate procurement of contracted inspector resources, coordinate in processing / training of contract QV inspectors, and provide vendor feedback on performance in accordance with site and corporate requirements and expectations.
• Develop, maintain, review, and revise QV inspection procedures to facilitate and enhance inspection practices and maintain compliance with codes, standards, regulatory requirements and company commitments. Perform special assignments as directed by management. Develop QV inspection techniques for improving efficiency, reducing dose, cost and support conflicts. Maintain industry knowledge (OPEX) with regards to QV issues. Review and evaluate QA program used by outside vendors to verify acceptance and compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Review outage schedules and interface with site management to identify needed resources, costs and certifications for QV support. Develop staffing plans and schedules as needed to support special project and refuel outage QV coverage needs. Attend project and team meetings as necessary for purpose of planning, support and budget for QV activities.
• Support fleet initiatives and QV inspection resource needs at other sites during refuel outages or special projects.
• Ability to interface with the craft and management and clearly communicate issues regarding non-compliance
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience including 2 years in inspection or construction in Mechanical, Electrical/I&C, Civil/Structural, and/or the Welding discipline
• OR
• Associate degree with 7 years of related experience including 2 years in inspection or construction in Mechanical, Electrical/I&C, Civil/Structural, and/or the Welding discipline
• OR
• High school diploma/GED with 9 years of related experience including 2 years in inspection or construction in Mechanical, Electrical/I&C, Civil/Structural, and/or the Welding discipline
• Possess certifications as a Level II or III QC inspector in two or more inspection disciplines in accordance with NQA-1 (1994) requirements in addition to Welding certification.
• Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess multiple Level III QC certifications
• 4-year technical degree
• Successful completion of core supervisory/management training and development programs