Quality NDE Examiner/Inspector – Leak Testing
About The Position
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Quality NDE Examiner/Inspector - Leak Testing to work on our MFC Quality Control team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off. At Idaho National Laboratory, you will perform sensitive leak test and quality control (QC) tasks. These include inspections, tests, examinations, and surveillance/oversight activities validating compliance with customer, engineering, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Perform nondestructive examinations (NDE) as required to verify acceptability. Provide input to the appropriate stakeholders on inspection and testing processes and requirements within inspection plans. Provide written documentation of all QC activities to validate activities. Maintain required certifications/qualifications to perform duties.
Requirements
- Level 4: Graduation from high school or equivalency and 6 years of direct Pressure Change and Mass Spec Leak Testing experience and previous or current Leak Testing ASNT NDE Certification.
- Level 5: Graduation from high school or equivalency and 6 or more years of direct Pressure Change and Mass Spec Leak Testing experience and ASNT NDE Leak Testing Certification.
- Obtain and maintain DOE "L" clearance.
- Relevant experience commensurate with level. Per MCP-13425 and/or MCP-13426
- Maintain INL Basic Inspector qualification and activities
- Become certified at INL as a Level II NDE examiner in Leak Testing Examination.
Nice To Haves
- ASNT Certified Leak Testing Level II is strongly preferred.
- Nuclear quality inspection experience.
- Associate degree in technical field from an accredited institution.
- Visual, Radiographic, or Liquid Penetrant NDE experience and certification.
Responsibilities
- Become certified at INL as a Level II NDE Leak Test Examiner within 3 months of hire date.
- Operate test equipment including helium mass spectrometer leak detectors and vacuum equipment.
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to quality engineering staff on the correct application of inspection discipline and technique.
- Train and provide guidance to NDT Technician I's and NDT Technician II's. Mentor as needed.
- Receives instruction and supervision from a certified Level II or Level III.
- Interface with engineers and manufacturing personnel to provide test results and assist in process improvements, as needed.
- Perform in-process surveillances of complex wide program work to verify compliance with company quality program procedures.
- Pursuing personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance.
- May operate advanced examination equipment as required.
- May interpret and disposition advanced examination output data.
- May perform technical reviews to maintain company level inspection procedures are accurate and correct.
- May present training and activities for Inspector Certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
