Automated UT Operator

Sonic Systems International LLC•Wilmington, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Automated UT Operator, with positions available for the Fall 2026 Nuclear Outage Season. Training is required in June 2026. Overtime is authorized, and a travel per diem of $172.00 per day is provided.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to perform both independently and as part of a team.
UT Level II (UT IIL) certification, meeting the following criteria:
Minimum 40 hours of UT discipline in Classroom & Lab Training.
Minimum 215 hours of OJT experience in UT discipline.
Minimum 400 hours in any NDE discipline.
Mechanical aptitude and Electrical background required.
Accuracy and thoroughness in work.
Ability to work in confined spaces, at elevated heights, and high-temperature environments.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Clean background with no outstanding/pending legal charges.
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test at time of hire and random.
Valid driver’s license.
Non-US Citizen must hold current work visa or green card.
Must be willing to travel, 3-12 weeks per outage season, and to Houston, TX, San Jose, CA or Wilmington, NC for training, and/or testing.
Candidate must be dependable and able to report to work fit for duty, and on time while working 10-12 hours a day, 6-7 days a week.
Highly motivated to be successful and help the entire team when in high stress situations.
Be a self-starter and capable of working in a cohesive team to ensure a successful outcome.
Should maintain a questioning attitude and have a willingness to listen when given verbal directions/instructions.
Willingness to learn and take the initiative in new situations and environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an automated/robotic 3D environment, such as AutoCad, VR, etc.
Phased Array Training (80 HRS total = 40 HRS Classroom and 40 HRS Lab).
Held unescorted access in a domestic nuclear power plant in the last 365 days.

Responsibilities

Building and reviewing setups, calibration sheets, and essential variables.
Setting up work locations or tents.
Understanding the connections from the motion controller to the acquisition unit and acquisition laptops.
Performing Thickness and Contour (T&C) on components being examined.
Working remotely from the actual component of the examination.
Adapting to and becoming familiar with customer-specific tools for different examinations.
Understanding "flow" and reading isometric drawings, vessel rollouts, shroud rollouts, or any maps relevant to the components being inspected.
Mechanical and electrical problem-solving, troubleshooting system failures, and completing necessary repairs.
Operational knowledge of both wireless and wired communications systems.
Reading isometric drawings and navigating through the nuclear power plant to walk down components, using pictures, component labeling, and piping configurations.
Traveling for training, testing, and outage seasons.
Reporting to work fit for duty and on time, working 10-12 hours a day, 6-7 days a week.
Being highly motivated to be successful and help the entire team in high-stress situations.
Being a self-starter and capable of working in a cohesive team.
Maintaining a questioning attitude and willingness to listen to verbal directions/instructions.
Willingness to learn and take initiative in new situations and environments.