NDT Responsible Level III/ Department Manager

Element Materials Technology•Enfield, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a NDT Responsible Level III. You will be responsible for training and certifying Level I’s and II’s. The responsible Level III shall be capable of writing and/or approving procedures applicable to NDT. Review and verify specification revisions. Review all techniques. Read and interpret blueprints and other customer requirements to verify the acceptance of products with NDT methods including Fluorescent Penetrant (FPI) and Magnetic Particle (MPI). Use all necessary tools and equipment. As a Department Manager, you will be responsible for the department's safety performance and awareness, spearheading and managing initiatives that drive a culture of safety first. Under the direction of the Operations Manager and / or General Manager, you will help lead the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department. You will plan, assign and schedule work for designated staff, and assist in the engineering and coordination of projects from start to finish. You will work to assure quality, timeliness, consistency and accuracy of test reports, and demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services. You will represent Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism at all times, and be responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are executed upon. You will be responsible and accountable for assigned staff decisions to include hiring, performance management, performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards. You will work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced, and maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed. You will manage a team with fairness and consistency and take interest in the development of direct reports. You will provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing, job list upkeep, supply report data for creation), review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement. You will translate the technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial efforts.

Requirements

Level III is the highest certifiable qualification level.
The Level III individual shall have the skills and knowledge to perform specific tests, specific calibrations, and shall be able to inspect and interpret flaws on a product.
Must be able to write and maintain written procedures, test trainees to obtain levels within the department, write and approve all techniques for both disciplines.
Must be trained by an outsourced trainer in accordance with NAS410 and SNT-TC-1A requirements and PTI’s internal procedures.
Must be able to train and maintain records of trainees.
Must be capable of following verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to collect data and make observations and recommendations.
Capable of training Level I’s, Level II’s, and entry level packers and unpackers.
Must be able to read blueprints for processing instructions and training.
Must be skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
NAS410 and SNT-TC-1A Level III certification.

Responsibilities

Write, approve, and maintain all internal procedures for the NDT department.
Write and/or approve all techniques for the NDT department.
Train and maintain training records for all Level I’s and Level II’s.
Test and make sure all Levels are up to current statuses.
Review all new specifications and revisions to ensure internal procedures comply.
Interact with customers during audits and visits; explain all technical information as needed.
Inspect product using supplied acceptances criteria from customers.
With minimal supervision, be able to set up and perform all Level III duties.
Ensure that work area, hardware, tools, equipment, and supplies are organized and clean.
Able to perform any job within NDT and answer questions during an audit with a customer.
Responsible for the department's safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first
Under the direction of the Operations Manager and / or General Manager, helps lead the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department
Plan, assign and schedule work for designated staff
Assists in the engineering and coordination of projects from start to finish
Works to assure quality, timeliness, consistency and accuracy of test reports
Demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services
Represents Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism at all times
Responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are executed upon
Responsible and accountable to assigned staff decisions to include hiring, performance management, performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards
Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed
Manages a team with fairness and consistency and takes interest in the development of direct reports
Provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing, job list upkeep, supply report data for creation)
Review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement
Translate technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial efforts