NDT TEST EXAMINER 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Trains, examines and certifies nondestructive test (NDT) personnel, ensuring that NDT personnel are competent and qualified to perform the applicable tests in conformance with Company and contractual requirements. Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc. Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the adequacy of the program. Develops and administers NDT personnel training and certification programs. Provides counseling/corrective guidance regarding examination performance, and decertifies or retrains/tests personnel as appropriate. Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NDT personnel and operations; evaluation of program elements; and product re-inspection activities. Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements. Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NDT detected workmanship trends; analysis of reject rates; the resolution of problems; and the impact of methodology changes on manufacturing and inspection operations. This position is intended for the NDT Supplier Support group in Dept. E37. The main duties of this position are to review supplier submitted NDT procedures and to perform NDT oversights/audit onsite at suppliers. This position requires the willingness to travel at least one week a month.

Requirements

Certified Nondestructive Test Examiner certification (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner)
2 years of relevant experience in inspection, test or quality role

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable NDT techniques and methods, as well as their physical, chemical and mathematical fundamentals
Proficiency in analytical processes
Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Trains, examines and certifies nondestructive test (NDT) personnel
Ensures that NDT personnel are competent and qualified to perform the applicable tests in conformance with Company and contractual requirements
Provides technical support to resolve technical issues
Develops, interprets, adapts, qualifies and implements specifications, procedures, processes, etc.
Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards
Ensures the adequacy of the NDT program
Develops and administers NDT personnel training and certification programs
Provides counseling/corrective guidance regarding examination performance
Decertifies or retrains/tests personnel as appropriate
Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NDT personnel and operations
Evaluates program elements
Performs product re-inspection activities
Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements
Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NDT detected workmanship trends
Analyzes reject rates
Resolves problems
Assesses the impact of methodology changes on manufacturing and inspection operations
Reviews supplier submitted NDT procedures
Performs NDT oversights/audits onsite at suppliers