NDT Assistant - Burlington Washington
About The Position
The NDT Assistant assists a Level II NDE Technician with designated nondestructive testing method activities while gaining experience and knowledge. The position supports equipment setup and teardown, routine and preventive maintenance, calibrations, equipment and facility upkeep, and documentation of services provided. Employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures. For employees hired as an Assistant Radiographer or Radiographer Trainee, duties also include operating radiographic equipment only under the direct visual supervision of a radiographer or radiographic instructor; maintaining surveillance and immediate control of equipment while in use; securing it from unauthorized removal when not under constant surveillance; keeping unauthorized personnel outside restricted boundaries; and notifying safety management of incidents and assisting as needed. Such employees must be capable of being certified as trustworthy and reliable under NRC criteria. Field duties take place outdoors in plant environments and may involve production machinery, extreme noise, multiple job sites in a day, changing climates, and periodic out-of-town travel. Employees must wear required safety equipment and be able to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds. Short-notice assignments may require occasional overnight travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and respond to short-notice work assignments, including occasional out-of-town and overnight travel.
- Ability to communicate with clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Proven ability to follow precise directions and procedures.
- Proven ability to adapt to an ever-changing schedule.
- For Assistant Radiographer or Radiographer Trainee assignments, a 40-hour Radiation Safety Course certificate of completion is required.
- For Assistant Radiographer or Radiographer Trainee assignments, capability of being certified as trustworthy and reliable under NRC criteria.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear safety equipment required for personal protection.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read technical documents and engineering specifications.
- State Industrial Radiographer’s Card or IRRSP Card.
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians with setting up and tearing down equipment.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks, calibrations, and general upkeep of equipment and facilities.
- Assist with documentation and reports of services provided.
- Learn and abide by company policies and procedures.
- For Assistant Radiographer or Radiographer Trainee assignments, operate radiographic equipment only under the direct visual watch and supervision of a radiographer or radiographic instructor.
- Maintain constant surveillance and immediate control of industrial radiographic equipment while it is in use.
- Secure industrial radiographic equipment from unauthorized removal when it is not under constant surveillance and immediate control.
- Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering restricted area boundaries while industrial radiographic equipment is in use.
- Notify appropriate safety management personnel of incidents and provide assistance as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
