NDT Test Examiner

Overview

Trains, examines and certifies nondestructive test (NDT) personnel, ensuring competence and qualification to perform applicable tests in conformance with Company and contractual requirements. Provides technical support to resolve issues, and develops, interprets, adapts, qualifies and implements specifications, procedures, processes, etc. Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures adequacy of the program. Develops and administers NDT personnel training and certification programs. Provides counseling / corrective guidance regarding examination performance, and decertifies or retrains / tests personnel as appropriate. Conducts site monitoring / surveillance of NDT personnel and operations; evaluation of program elements; and product re-inspection activities. Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements. Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NDT detected workmanship trends; analysis of reject rates; the resolution of problems; and the impact of methodology changes on manufacturing and inspection operations.

Responsibilities

• UT certification and hours logged with supporting documents
• Performs required weld inspections and nondestructive tests (UT, MT, PT, visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.) on mechanical, piping or structural components and systems to ensure conformance with the quality requirements.
• Prior Military Experience HT-4944 VT MT PT UT Inspector
• Certified Nondestructive Test Examiner certification (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner) and 2 years of relevant experience in inspection.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be a certified Nondestructive Test Examiner (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner), having fulfilled all prescribed education and experience requirements. Generally, this requires a Bachelors degree in science or engineering, plus 2 years experience as a certified inspector. However, 5 or more years of NDT technical experience (preferably in the shipbuilding industry), where a candidate has demonstrated an equivalent level of theoretical and applied knowledge, may be substituted for the above educational requirement. A candidate must have and be able to apply a demonstrated knowledge of applicable NDT techniques and methods, as well as their physical, chemical and mathematical fundamentals. This position requires proficiency in analytical processes and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Safety Training / Qualifications

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