Senior QA-NDT Inspector (Job ID: 1563)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a Senior QA-NDT Inspector to oversee shipyard operations in Norfolk, Virginia. The role conducts, documents, and maintains inspection records in accordance with customer and contractual requirements. The Inspector also performs Non-Destructive Testing in certified disciplines and documents the work in reports and required forms. The position may involve preparing and conducting training, performing audits or surveillance, mentoring junior QA/NDT Inspectors, and traveling to work locations in the United States and overseas. The Inspector must follow all safety requirements and may be assigned additional duties as needed. Work is generally performed in an office using standard office equipment, with regular collaboration and movement through shipyard and industrial environments, including aboard marine vessels. Colonna’s Shipyard describes Respect, Pride, Truth, and Family as its values and states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity. The posted pay range is $35.00–$42.00; the company says base pay depends on factors including responsibility, experience, education, skills, and business considerations.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in NDT and Quality Control/Assurance.
At least four NDT certifications among VT, MT, PT, UTT, UT, Shear Wave, and CPI/NACE Level II.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to access government facilities and eligibility for DBIDS.
Understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items and other government specifications.
Regular, reliable attendance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling, stooping, crawling, kneeling, balancing, and lifting and carrying objects and equipment.
Ability to hear, talk, and smell; close and peripheral vision; and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to climb stairs and move throughout the facility and aboard marine vessels.

Nice To Haves

Related Department of Defense experience, including direct experience with government customer relations.
Experience with NAVSEA Standard Items and ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor inspections and document results on required forms.
Perform VT, MT, PT, UTT, Shear Wave, and UT inspections as required and within certified disciplines.
Analyze documents, drawings, customer requirements, and quality procedures to ensure compliance with customer requirements and standards.
Generate, review, and/or submit condition found reports, test and inspection plans, process control procedures, test documents, and corrective action reports as required.
Inventory and maintain test equipment and gauges.
Prepare presentation materials, teaching aids, and handouts, and conduct training when requested.
Perform audits and/or surveillance as needed or assigned.
Work independently to complete responsibilities.
Travel to work locations in the United States and overseas when required.
Abide by all safety requirements.
Mentor junior QA/NDT Inspectors.
Perform additional assigned tasks and duties.