Trains, examines and certifies nondestructive test (NDT) personnel, ensuring that NDT personnel are competent and qualified to perform the applicable tests in conformance with Company and contractual requirements. Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc. Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the 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.
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:
1\. Confined Space Entry trained in accordance with OSHA Standards
2\. Hazard Communication trained in accordance with OSHA Standard
3\. Respirator trained and qualified Daily use of respirator may occur.
4\. Fall Protection/4-D Body Harness-Vertical & Horizontal Lifelines-Beam Clamp trained and qualified in accordance with OSHA Regulations
5\. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE*) trained in accordance with OSHA Standards
6\. Non-prescription and prescription safety glasses must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87, with permanently attached side shields.
7\. Hard Hats must be white in color with the Leased Labor Provider Company's name on the front of the hard hat.
8\. Hearing protection must be of the muff type (banded or mounted) and must have been trained on their use.
9\. Audiometric testing which documents proof of individual worker's hearing function.
10\. The physical work effort expected is demanding. The temperature and humidity extremes that may be encountered are the result of ambient temperature and humidity levels in the work area. PPE training means general requirements, eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body protection, hearing protection, and body harness-personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) and position device systems.