NDE Nuclear Entry-Level Technician

SI Solutions • Huntersville, NC

8h

About The Position

We are seeking an entry-level NDE Technician to join our expert team. This position is for someone wanting to be part of a fast-paced and growing field, providing specialized nondestructive examinations (NDE) to clients, using various methods. This person will assist a group of highly specialized technicians responsible for using NDE and engineering assistance to assess the condition of critical Nuclear Power Plant components. Primary Responsibilities: This role will be responsible for assisting experienced Level II’s conducting Ultrasonic (UT) exams, both with robotic automated and manual exams, which require moving and setting up equipment. Technicians will also receive specific training in ultrasonic principles and additional testing methods with the expectation to achieve Level II certifications as part of career growth.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Has a sense for mechanical concepts and spatial relationships
• Capable of hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical issues
• Has a solid understanding of the basic physical NDE principles and processes
• Exhibits ethical behavior, trustworthy, respectful of peers
• Team oriented, professionally minded
• Safety conscience and compliance with written procedures and quality practices.
• Willingness to accept extensive travel assignments; receptive to extended work hours/days/weeks
• Willing to conduct assignments in an environment of less than favorable conditions including dirty or radiological environments and physically challenging conditions (heat, cold or physical activities such as climbing or carrying equipment)
• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as at heights, on scaffolds and picks, noisy locations, with operating machinery nearby or overhead and with dangerous activities occurring nearby (welding, grinding, flame cutting, overhead loads, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• experience in phased array UT, Automated UT (AUT), and Nuclear NDE is a plus.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access at nuclear facilities is also a plus.
• Experience working in power plant environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting experienced Level II’s conducting Ultrasonic (UT) exams, both with robotic automated and manual exams, which require moving and setting up equipment.

Benefits

• SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match.
• To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
• Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life Insurance and AD&D Short-term and long-term disability Health Savings Account with employer contribution Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care ID theft protection and credit monitoring

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED