Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID # 173438 

Job Category: Engineering / Science; Nuclear Generation 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Luis Obispo; Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant's (DCPP) mission is to safely generate clean, reliable, and affordable energy for California's hometowns.  Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

This position will be headquartered out of Santa Fe Warehouse (4340 Old Santa Fe Rd, San Luis Obispo), but will require you obtain and maintain Diablo Canyon Power Plant (Avila Beach) nuclear access.

This position is "hybrid" with the expectation of coming in the office "weekly" (subject to change due to business needs). This position requires travel (up to 35%), so some of the work will done away from DCPP/San Luis Obispo.

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

This is an entry-level position that works under the direction of supervision or more experienced auditors. Quality Auditors and Inspectors within the Quality Verification Section are responsible for the management of the Corporate Nuclear Quality Assurance Program (for both the Diablo Canyon and Humboldt Bay Power Plants) and for assuring the QA Program prescribed by Chapter 17 of the Final Safety Analysis Report, SAFSTOR QA Plan, ISFSI QA Program, program directives, and administrative procedures are effectively implemented and complied with. They are further responsible to ensure that management systems and processes are adequate and effective in meeting NRC regulatory requirements as well as industry excellence standards established by INPO. Auditors and Inspectors are responsible to conduct quality audits, assessment, supplier evaluations, independent reviews, process monitoring, independent inspections, and independent welding examinations. Auditors and Inspectors also interpret industry standards and quality assurance program requirements as well as developing quality assurance requirements. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience.

To obtain and maintain employment, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening in fulfillment of federal requirements.

May be required to fill a rotation in the DCPP Emergency Response Organization (ERO) as necessary.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

California Minimum: $95,172

California Maximum: $142,956

Responsibilities

Initial assignments from the tasks below will require direction and supervision; with experience the independence and responsibility will expand and the need for supervision will decrease - Audits and assessments conducted are both compliance-based and performance-based and extend into all areas of the organization that perform quality-related activities. Audits, assessments, reviews and monitors may be conducted of engineering, design, radiation protection, operations, chemistry, security, fitness-for-duty, program management, environmental, procurement, maintenance, outage management, modifications, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement (corrective action, operating experience, self[1]assessment, benchmarking), human performance, nuclear safety, PRA, fire protection, radiation protection, health physics, emergency preparedness, reactor engineering, transient analysis, records systems, document control, welding, in-service inspections, surveillance testing, in-service testing, engineering programs, systems engineering, technical engineering, regulatory reporting, refueling, personnel safety, licensing, senior management oversight, training, contractor controls, contracts, off-site supplier activities, procured equipment & materials, procured services and contractor activities. Responsibilities will include audit program management, quality assurance program management and inspection process program management for specific disciplines including the performance of laboratory, equipment or material field tests for Quality and Non-Quality purchased material (or areas or responsibility). Areas assessed and audited vary and are dependent on the auditors experience and expertise with the more complex assignments being implemented by the auditor or senior auditor positions. Other assignments may include: -Perform -Manage the audit schedule -Drafting reports -Coordinate Quarterly Performance Assessment Report (QPAR) -Manage Observation data base -Manage Training records -Manage Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) -Primary contact for outside information requests -Attend training courses to further increase qualifications and experience -On call duties -Travel

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in engineering or science, 2 years, OR completion of entry engineer new hire program, at DCPP-Diablo Canyon Power Plant OR completion of ESP-Engineering Systems and Processes course, at PG&E

Desired:

• DCPP Plant and receipt inspection experience strongly desired
• Maintains an absolute commitment to safety for self and others
• Investigates/analyzes assigned technical issues, with close supervision of method, progress, and resources
• Applies basic analytical and investigative principles and scientific theory to routine problems
• Prioritizes, plans, and recommends solutions
• Assists other auditors, engineers, project teams, and supervisors by developing, compiling, and providing technical data
• Effectively communicates, both written and orally
• Approaches and plans work in an organized manner applying established policies and procedures Demonstrates good judgment when making decisions and recommendations
• Frequently shows initiative
• Has basic knowledge of applicable nuclear process principles, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the industry and PG&E, and related to their field of expertise