NDT TEST EXAMINER 4

Huntington Ingalls•Fairview, NC

1d•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.

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 4 years experience as a certified Examiner.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.