NDT Level III Inspector

Keel•Hollywood, SC

About The Position

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

Requirements

Advanced technical knowledge in nondestructive testing, customarily acquired through extensive specialized training, certification, and progressive professional experience.
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of related experience preferred.
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.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand codes, specifications, sketches, and technical manuals.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, pull, push, climb or balance, stoop, or kneel regularly as required.
May be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; weights exceeding 50 pounds require mechanical means to maneuver.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Multiple ASNT NDT Level III method certifications.
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, and procedures, and designate the test methods, techniques, and procedures to be used.
Interpret and evaluate NDT results to determine acceptance or rejection of materials and components.
Establish inspection limitations and, where acceptance criteria are unavailable, apply sufficient practical background to determine appropriate criteria.
Conduct validation, audit, and verification inspections to evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance of NDT inspection systems and personnel.
Provide or approve training, including instructors, for Level I and Level II personnel seeking certification.
Audit NDT processes, procedures, and personnel for compliance and effectiveness.
Support quality assurance, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
On occasion, perform inspections, checks, and tests for quality control during product manufacturing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel between facilities occasionally as business needs require.