NDE Level II Examiner

Description:

An NDE Level II Examiner is an individual who has the industry experience and has secured and maintained NDE LII certification in at least one surface examination method (VT, MT, or PT) and one volumetric examination method (UT, ET, or RT). Additional training and/or certification in other methods may be provided to satisfy SIA core competencies and meet customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role will be responsible for conducting non-destructive examinations (NDE) to assess the condition of critical industrial components.  

Key Attributes:

Business Understanding

• Participates in some business development activities and is familiar with SI’s various business units and product offerings
• Develops entrepreneurism by working with a coach/mentor within the organization

Technical Understanding

• Has a sense for mechanical concepts and spatial relationships
• Has a strong understanding of the basic physical NDE principles and processes and is competent in advanced technologies
• Able to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct the inspection according to procedures, interpret, evaluate, and document results in all the testing method(s) utilized by the certificate holder.
• Provides on the job training for Level I and Level I Limited and act as oversight
• Organizes and documents the results of the inspection. 
• Familiar with all applicable codes, standards, and other documents that control the NDT method being utilized.

Project Management:

• Exhibits ethical behavior, trustworthiness, and respect for peers
• Able to conduct examinations independently and troubleshoot equipment 
• Team oriented, professionally minded
• Willing to work in extreme environments. 
• Willing to accept extensive travel assignments (approximately 50-60% of the calendar year); acceptable to extended work hours/days/weeks
• Flexible to the dynamics of client scheduling 
• Safety conscious and compliant to written procedures and quality practices.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency with secondary education leading toward an AS/BS in science, materials, or engineering
• 2+ years of industry-related experience as a Level II NDE examiner or 2+ years of experience with AS or BS degree
• Has successfully completed any additionally required training and secured Level II NDE certification in no less than one (1) surface method (VT, MT or PT) and one (1) volumetric (UT, ET or RT) NDE method within six (6) months
• Preference for candidates with certification in MT/PT and UT with Phased Array (UT-PA) and/or Time-of-Flight Diffraction (UT-TOFD) endorsements.

Work Environment:

• Willing to conduct assignments in an environment of less than favorable conditions including dirty or radiological environments and physically challenging conditions (heat, cold or physical activities such as climbing or carrying equipment)
• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as at heights, on scaffolds and picks, noisy locations, with operating machinery nearby or overhead, and with dangerous activities occurring nearby (welding, grinding, flame-cutting, overhead loads, etc.)
• Experience working in power plant environments preferred

Notice:

Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

About Us:
At Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA), employees are proud to be part of a company where contributions are valued. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?

SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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