NDT Operational Specialist

BENTELER•Shreveport, LA

10d

About The Position

The NDT Operational Specialist coordinates and supports daily nondestructive testing operations in BENTELER Steel/Tube’s Production function. The role reviews inspection results and documentation, dispositions nonconforming product, and monitors NDT equipment, software, and systems to maintain testing capability, calibration readiness, and production continuity. The specialist develops and improves NDT procedures, training materials, and standardized work instructions in line with applicable codes and specifications. The role also supports audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and customer or third-party inspections; analyzes inspection and process data; and prepares reports and recommendations for management. Working with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and suppliers, the specialist helps resolve quality issues and improve process stability while promoting compliance with plant safety requirements and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in the NDT area with Level II certifications.
ASNT Level II certification by examination in UT, MPI, and ET.
Knowledge of tubular and/or steel manufacturing.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Strong working knowledge of NDT methods, related equipment, and inspection system functionality.
Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards.
Experience troubleshooting process issues, analyzing inspection data, and supporting corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production or quality reporting systems.
Ability to use statistical and analytical tools to monitor quality performance and identify trends.
Strong communication and coordination skills across operations, quality, maintenance, and management teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage changing production demands, and work effectively under pressure.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to train, coach, and support others.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support daily NDT operations, including reviewing inspection results and documentation and dispositioning nonconforming product.
Monitor NDT equipment, software, and system performance to maintain testing capability, calibration readiness, and production continuity.
Develop, maintain, and improve NDT procedures, training materials, and standardized work instructions aligned with applicable codes and specifications.
Support audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and customer or third-party inspections related to NDT and product quality.
Analyze trends in inspection data, process performance, defects, and failures; prepare reports and recommendations for management review.
Work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve process stability.
Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with plant safety requirements, standard operating practices, and regulatory expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.