897 - PAUT Specialist - Full-Time/Nested in New Orleans, LA

Apave America Inc.•Marrero, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Apave America is seeking an NDT Specialist certified and experienced in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) for a full-time position nested within a client site in the New Orleans area. The role involves carrying out advanced ultrasonic inspections using PAUT, including setting up and calibrating equipment and interpreting and evaluating results against applicable codes, standards, and specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with PAUT and other advanced UT methods, certifications in other NDT methods, and experience working in LNG facilities. The position supports field projects and involves collaboration with clients, inspection teams, other crew employees, supervisors, and client personnel. Travel to various job sites is required as needed, including periodic out-of-town travel. When not actively assigned to projects, the specialist may assist other crafts. Work takes place in diverse industrial environments, including outdoor areas with variable weather, plant or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise, and locations near industrial hazards. The employee must use required personal protective and safety equipment and may work at multiple sites in a day. The role may involve extended hours and prolonged standing, as well as working in extreme heat or cold. The physical demands include repeatedly lifting, moving, and carrying objects weighing up to 75 pounds; moving and setting up inspection equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds; and climbing, walking, stooping, balancing, and other physically demanding activities. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of current or previous certifications and all classroom and/or on-the-job training hours required for certification. A valid driver's license, pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment background checks are required.

Requirements

PAUT Level II certification.
Valid driver's license.
Pass required pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Pass required pre-employment background checks.
Provide documentation of current or previous certifications and all classroom and/or on-the-job training hours required for certification.
Ability to repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to move and set up inspection equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
Ability to work extended hours and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat or cold and near industrial hazards.
Ability to communicate effectively and perform job duties with sufficient vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.

Nice To Haves

Certifications or experience in AUT and TOFD.
SNT Level II or Level III certifications in RT, MT, PT, or UTT.
CWI certification.
Experience working in LNG facilities.
Experience in other advanced UT methods and certifications in other NDT methods.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced NDT inspections using PAUT.
Interpret inspection data and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Support field projects and work closely with clients and inspection teams.
Assist other crafts when not actively working on projects.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to various job sites as required.