Ndt Test Examiner 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•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
US Citizenship Required

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
Provides technical support to resolve technical issues
Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards
Develops and administers NDT personnel training and certification programs
Provides counseling/corrective guidance regarding examination performance
Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NDT personnel and operations
Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements
Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NDT detected workmanship trends
Reviews supplier submitted NDT procedures
Performs NDT oversights/audit onsite at suppliers