NDE Level II Examiner

State College, PA
Full Time
NDE
Mid Level
An NDE Level II Examiner is an individual who has 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 SI core competencies and meet customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:
This role will be responsible for conducting nondestructive 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 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 a supervisor
  • 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, trustworthy, respectful of peers
  • Able to conduct examinations independently and trouble shoot equipment
  • Team oriented, professionally minded
  • Willing to work in extreme environments.
  • Willing to accept extensive travel assignments; acceptable to extended work hours/days/weeks
  • Flexible to the dynamics of client scheduling
  • Safety conscience and compliance with written procedures and quality practices.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • 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 two (2) surface methods (VT, MT or PT) and one (1) volumetric (UT, ET or RT) NDE method within six (6) months
  • Preference for candidate 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.

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SIA employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. 

Export Control Notice:
Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810.

About Us:
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. 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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