Phased Array Technician

The Babcock & Wilcox • Chanute, KS

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About The Position

B&W Chanute (BWC) is seeking to hire a highly motivated and career-minded nondestructive testing professional to fill immediate openings within our Chanute location. This full-time position will be supported with a competitive, full benefits package and a rewarding career development program. Babcock and Wilcox Chanute is a manufacturing company that services the power and process industries. We are one of the largest domestic fabricators of heat recovery steam generators. We are committed to servicing our employees, clients, and communities we work in. Apply today to join our organization! BWC is looking for an experienced Phased Array technician to establish a phased array (PAUT) program at our manufacturing facility. The candidate will help develop our PAUT program, perform PAUT examinations, and train peers to PAUT proficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Current certifications in UT and PAUT methods.
• Familiar with applicable welding codes, i.e. ASME.
• Able to pass Background check and Company drug/alcohol testing, Fit for Duty testing, Ergonomic testing, and a motor vehicle check.

Nice To Haves

• SNT-TC-1A/ACCP Level II MT, PT, UT Certifications, or Documented field hours and classroom education that meets or exceeds SNT-TC-1A certification requirements for methods of MT, PT, UT & RT.
• Previously certified in Time-of-Flight Diffraction.
• Proficient with ES Beam Tool.
• Proficient with Raster, manual, semi-automated and automated PA scanning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment.
• Perform Ultrasonic inspection of pressure members in accordance with current editions of ASME standards such as Section I, Section V, Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Organize and report test results.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• Supervise and instruct other technicians when necessary.
• Handle other methods of inspection such as MT & PT in either a laboratory or field setting.
• Perform Level II UT Shear wave responsibilities.
• Classify flaws, size flaws, and plot and locate flaws.
• Complete any other assignment necessary to meet responsibilities set forth by the Company.

Benefits

• Competitive full benefits package
• Career development program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees