NDE Helper (Nights)

EPIC PIPING, LLC•Livingston, LA

About The Position

An NDE Helper’s main function is to learn all aspects of inspection services from a technician. They perform equipment setup and calibrations and make evaluations under the direction of a certified NDE technician for the applicable NDE being performed or trained for.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
None specifically required (Experience)
None specifically required (Computer Skills)
None required (Certifications & Licenses)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Ultimately be certified in all NDE disciplines.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with nondestructive testing equipment setup.
Assist in calibrating nondestructive testing equipment.
Assist in applying testing criteria in accordance with procedures and standards.
Assist in performing other job-related tasks as assigned by certified inspector/technician.
Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations.
Record results of tests and inspection under direct supervision from the training NDE Technician.
Measure dimensions of defects to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers under direct supervision of training NDE Technician.
Notify supervisors or other personnel of production or quality problems.
Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs under direct supervision of training NDE Technician.
Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards under direct supervision of training NDE Technician.
Position products, components, or parts for testing.
Stack or arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging.
Adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.