Level 3 NDT Consultant/Lab Manager

PREMIER NDT RESOURCES LLC

Level 3 NDT Consultant/Lab Manager

Tanner, AL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Relocation bonus

    Signing bonus

    NDT Lab Manager Job Summary

    Develop, implement, and maintain the laboratory's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 17025, ASME, ASTM, NADCAP, etc.). Ensure all NDT procedures (e.g., UT, RT, MT, PT, VT, ET) are conducted in compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards. Serve as the primary liaison with accreditation bodies and regulatory agencies during audits and assessments. Oversee document control, calibration records, proficiency testing, and nonconformance investigations. Lead internal audits and facilitate corrective and preventive action processes. Monitor quality metrics and generate reports for senior management, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Collaborate with technical staff and NDT Level II and III personnel to ensure proper training, certification, and competency evaluations. Conduct and facilitate root cause analyses for quality issues and customer complaints. Ensure traceability, proper handling of test specimens, and integrity of test data. Manage supplier quality and evaluate subcontracted services to ensure they meet company and client standards. Stay up-to-date with evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.

    Level 3 Consultant / Trainer Job Summary

    Maintain relationships with customers by checking in and scheduling visits to the facility Write NDT procedures, techniques, written practices Write NDT general and specific examinations Develop and maintain customer NDT programs Audit customer NDT programs Act as External Level 3 for customers Administer qualification examinations Review and document qualifications of Level 2s and 3s for certification Consult on issues customers are having Represent customers during audits including customer and Nadcap Understand, apply and impart the essential facts and principles covering the methods of Nondestructive Testing to students using a variety of instructional techniques Show personal interest in students and create a climate conducive to optimal learning Develop and administer formal training courses both at customer facilities and in PNR’s classroom. Some virtual training may be required. Mentor students and trainees towards certification Learn from Senior Level 3 in all of the above duties

    Required Qualifications Certified NDT Level 3 and the ability to teach/consult in at least 3 of the following methods: MT, PT, UT, RT, VT, ET, TIR, LT

    Work toward obtaining ASNT NDT Level 3 in at least 5 methods Ability to develop and administer course curriculum and outlines Ability to develop and administer qualification examinations 5 years Level II experience Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must be VERY fluent in written and spoken English Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

    Desired Qualifications Current ASNT NDT Level 3 NAS410 Level 3 qualified Ability to teach/consult advanced methods: UT Detection and Sizing, Phased Array, TOFD, Digital/Computed RT, etc. and / or willingness to learn to teach these advanced methods

    Salary and Benefits Expected salary range is 115,000 to 150,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and certifications. Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, certification reimbursement, and retirement. Relocation assistance or signing bonus is available for well qualified candidates.