Division NDT Level 3

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Houston, MA

About The Position

The Division NDT Level III is designated by the employer in accordance with NAS 410 and reports to the Division Sr. Director of Quality. The role serves as the Forgings and Metals Segment NDT subject matter expert and exercises NDT technical authority within the scope delegated by the PCC Responsible Level 3 and PCC Written Practice. Site Responsible Level III personnel retain their NAS 410 responsibilities and maintain a dotted-line technical relationship with this position for divisional NDT governance, standardization, technical guidance, and escalation. The position oversees qualification and employer certification of NDT personnel, audits NDT systems at assigned facilities and sub-tier suppliers, and evaluates compliance of NDT processes and systems. It is primarily a technical oversight and compliance role; routine production inspection is not its primary function. Inspection, indication evaluation, and documentation or approval of results may be performed only in methods and techniques for which the incumbent has current PCC Level 3 certification and applicable authorization. The Division NDT Level III represents PCC as a prime technical contact and technical liaison, including with customers and suppliers on NDT inspection matters. The role provides technical direction and support to sites and internal functions, maintains necessary certifications and customer approvals, and may stop or suspend NDT operations, personnel certification activities, or product acceptance when applicable requirements are not met.

Requirements

Satisfy the education and documented NDT experience prerequisites for initial Level 3 qualification under the current revision of NAS 410 and PCC's Written Practice.
Be certifiable within 120 days of employment to Level 3 in Ultrasonics (UT), Penetrant (PT), and Magnetic Particle (MT).
Maintain Level 3 certification in Radiographic Testing (RT), Digital Radiographic Testing (DRT), or other methods if required.
Have excellent communication and analytical skills and be able to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate technical knowledge applicable to UT billet inspection and UT forging inspection.
Have working knowledge of nickel, cobalt, titanium, and steel-alloy metallurgy as applicable; heat treatment; surface-condition effects; manufacturing versus service discontinuities; and interpretation of drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Be able and willing to travel up to 65% to PCC facilities, customer locations, supplier locations, and other business locations as required.
Perform physical functions including standing, stooping, bending, sitting, walking, twisting, kneeling, and turning, and lift materials up to 35 lbs.
Comply with required safety, training, medical monitoring, and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, metallurgy, physics, or another applicable technical discipline.
ASNT Level 3.

Responsibilities

Administer, approve, or oversee qualification and employer certification of NDT personnel within certified methods and techniques and delegated authority, in accordance with NAS 410, PCC's Written Practice, customer requirements, and Responsible Level 3 authorization.
Analyze and interpret inspection data across the segment, support sites, investigate product defects, and recommend changes to products or quality standards when warranted.
Serve as a segment escalation point for customers on NDT-related inspection matters and visit customers and suppliers when necessary.
Provide NDT guidance and expertise to sales, engineering, and manufacturing regarding customer-related NDT issues.
Perform system audits in NDT areas at assigned campuses and annexes, including sub-tier suppliers.
Assist with developing new NDT processes and procedures involving new technology and customer approval of that technology.
Ensure NDT activities within the assigned scope comply with applicable contractual, customer, regulatory, statutory, and PCC requirements, including interpretation of codes, standards, drawings, specifications, acceptance criteria, and other contractual documents.
Stop or suspend NDT operations, personnel certification activities, or product acceptance when NDT processes, personnel qualifications, equipment conditions, or technical requirements do not comply with applicable requirements.
Provide divisional NDT governance, standardization, technical guidance, mentoring, escalation support, and audit oversight to Site Responsible Level III personnel as required.
Obtain individual customer Level 3 approval, qualification, or certification as required by customer requirements.
Assist in developing cost-reduction initiatives.
Serve as a technical authority for applicable Nadcap NDT requirements, including audit preparation and support, internal process audits, technical responses to NDT nonconformances, corrective-action verification, audits of personnel qualification records, and applicable customer or subscriber supplemental requirements.
Implement NDT requirements and technical direction issued by the PCC Responsible/Corporate Level 3 within the delegated Division scope.
Perform NDT inspections, evaluate indications, and document or approve inspection results only when currently certified in the applicable methods and techniques and authorized by PCC procedures and customer requirements.
Maintain required Level 3 certifications, vision examinations, annual proficiency requirements when applicable, continuing technical competence, and customer-specific approvals.
Comply with applicable safety requirements, policies, and procedures, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
Participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety, and health evaluations and programs, and wear required PPE in designated facility areas.
Perform the physical functions of the position, meet established attendance standards, and report work-related injuries or illnesses immediately to the direct supervisor.
Work more than 40 hours as needed and perform other duties as assigned.