NDT Level III Inspector

Keel•Ladson, SC

About The Position

The NDT Level III Inspector serves as the organization’s technical authority for nondestructive testing (NDT) programs. The position develops, qualifies, and oversees NDT programs to ensure the integrity, safety, and compliance of materials, components, and structures. It establishes inspection methodologies and procedures, interprets codes and specifications, validates inspection-system effectiveness, and ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements across facilities. The role provides technical authority across multiple NDT methods, certifies personnel, and supports quality assurance, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Inspector conducts validation, audit, and verification inspections to assess NDT systems and personnel. The role may also perform quality-control inspections, checks, and tests during product manufacture, and occasional travel between facilities may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Current ASNT Level III certification is required.
Current ASNT NDT Level III certification in at least one of the following methods: VT, MT, PT, or UT.
Experience with Mil-Std 1688, Mil-Std 1689, Mil-Std 271, and Mil-Std 2035.
Advanced technical knowledge in nondestructive testing, customarily acquired through extensive specialized training, certification, and progressive professional experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand codes, specifications, sketches, and technical manuals.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
High school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of related experience are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Multiple ASNT NDT Level III certifications among VT, MT, PT, and UT.
CWI certification.
Knowledge of welding, materials, and codes/specifications.
General familiarity with other commonly used NDT methods, demonstrated by the ASNT Level III Basic examination or other means.

Responsibilities

Establish NDT techniques and parameters, interpret codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and design requirements, and designate the test methods, techniques, and procedures to be used.
Develop, qualify, and oversee NDT programs and inspection procedures.
Interpret and evaluate NDT results to determine whether materials and components should be accepted or rejected.
Establish NDT inspection limitations and apply acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available.
Conduct validation, audit, and verification inspections to evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance of NDT inspection systems and personnel.
Audit NDT processes, procedures, and personnel for compliance and effectiveness.
Provide or approve training, including instructors, for Level I and Level II personnel seeking certification.
Support quality assurance, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
On occasion, perform inspections, checks, and tests for quality control during product manufacture.
Perform other related duties as assigned.