Ndt Test Examiner 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Goose Creek, SC

4d • 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 detected workmanship trends

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
• Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level