NDT TEST EXAMINER 3

Huntington Ingalls•Fairview, NC

5d•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.

Requirements

A candidate must be a certified Nondestructive Test Examiner (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner.
Generally, this requires a Bachelors degree in science or engineering, plus 2 years experience as a certified Examiner. However, 5 or more years of NDT technical experience (preferably in the shipbuilding industry), where a candidate has demonstrated an equivalent level of theoretical and applied knowledge, may be substituted for the above Bachelors degree requirement.
A candidate must be able to apply a demonstrated knowledge of applicable NDT techniques and methods, as well as their physical, chemical and mathematical fundamentals.
This position requires proficiency in analytical processes and 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