Ndt Test Examiner 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a person with extensive practical and technical knowledge and experience with various NDT Test Methods and the associated specification requirements. This individual will be the technical lead for their respective NDT discipline. They will be expected to work with minimal supervision and interface with all levels of management within the company and suppliers. Additionally, this individual would work extensively with Navy customers, particularly SOS and the NAVSEA Tech Warrant Holder. 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 Team. Approves NNS Suppliers' NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the adequacy of the program. Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NNS Suppliers' 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 NNS Suppliers' performance. Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc.

Requirements

Certified Nondestructive Test Examiner certification (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner) and 6 years of relevant experience in inspection, test or quality role

Responsibilities

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.
Approves NNS Suppliers' NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the adequacy of the program.
Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NNS Suppliers' NDT personnel and operations; evaluation of program elements; and product re-inspection activities.
Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NNS Suppliers' performance.
Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc.