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Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
National Grid is hiring a Senior Specialist - QA / Audit. This position is located in Hicksville, NY.
Job Purpose
* Responsible to assure the quality of all work performed in accordance with the National Grid Boiler Repair Quality System Manual.
* Support the Generation Asset Management System and Process Safety and Assurance programs.
Key Accountabilities
* Perform the duties of the quality inspector in the National Grid Generation R-Stamp program.
- Material receipt inspections of all procured items used within the-Stamp repair program. Administer the program to correct discrepancies found during inspection or return a rejected item to the supplier.
- Final review of all job packages initiated in support of welding activities related to fabrication, repair or alteration within the R-Stamp program.
- Review of welders and weld inspectors qualifications in accordance with National Grid procedures.
- Calibrate measurement and test equipment used for quality inspections within the R-Stamp program.
- File completed/approved National Board R forms with the appropriate jurisdictional authorities.
* Coordinate with the appropriate authorities and National Grid organizations to obtain the National Board R-Stamp triennial recertification (for boiler and pressure vessel weld repairs and alterations).
* Maintain the National Grid Boiler Repair Quality System Manual and welding procedures.
* Provide technical support to field installation forces as required at any of the Power Station sites in the service territory.
* Interface with engineers, designers, plant staff, National Grid maintenance support departments, installation Contractors and the contracted Authorized Inspector.
* Support Asset Management System assessments. Analyse and implement findings and recommendations.
* Monitor Asset Management Plans implementation (Plans reviewed at specified cycles, inspections / assessments completed as scheduled, action items implementation, etc.). Provide status reports and advise Asset Plan owners / subject matter experts.
* Support the Generation Process Safety program. Track Process Hazards Assessment recommendations implementation and report to all stakeholders.
* Support Generation Process Assurance reviews
Qualifications
* 3 or more years of related power station experience.
* Knowledge of quality control and non-destructive testing
* Knowledge of power boiler equipment and piping systems.
* Knowledge of New York State Code Rules 4 and 14 for boilers and pressure vessels.
* Knowledge of National Board Inspection Code rules.
* Experience with ASME Codes and those specifications related to the inspection of pipes, tubes, valves, fittings and weld filler materials.
* Experience working with various engineering and maintenance disciplines.
* Associate degree preferred.
* Effective verbal, written, interpersonal and computer skills.
* A valid New York State driver's license.
Job Dimensions- Budget/Direct Reports
* Interacts with Plant Managers, Plant Engineers, Plant Technicians, Peers, Engineering groups, and other LOB.
* Requires frequent travel to Power Plant locations throughout Long Island, NY.
More Information
Salary
$115,000 - $135,000 a year
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
