Lead NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) Specialist

National Grid is hiring for our Capital Project Delivery group in Waltham, MA. We deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses, connecting people to the energy they need for their lives.

About the role

Provide technical expertise in non-destructive examination (NDE) used on natural gas transmission, distribution, and LNG assets to minimize the risk of component failure and ensure National Grid meets and exceeds all mandated safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance requirements. This includes radiographic testing, penetrant testing, visual inspection, ultrasound testing, and magnetic particle testing.

The role-holder is responsible for providing technical leadership and contractor oversight for nondestructive examinations across the natural gas business. This position improves regulatory compliance, reduces risk associated with weld joint integrity, and provides clear accountability for nondestructive examinations in the TVC record-keeping process.

Responsible for the planning, delivery, management, and governance of Gas Capital Projects to ensure they are developed in a least-cost, fit-for-purpose manner to improve long-term project robustness, requirements, costs, and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Perform contractor/vendor audits and surveillances to ensure integrity of work, including radiographic film review.
• Ensure NDE examinations conducted by employees and contractors comply with safety standards, policies, and processes to ensure a safe working environment and minimize risk.
• Interpret codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Establish, approve, and select appropriate methods and techniques for NDE inspections.
• Evaluate test results in terms of compliance with codes, standards, and specifications.
• Provide training, examination, and certification of NDE personnel.
• Perform NDE for methods in which you are certified.
• Audit contractors and outside agencies to ensure satisfaction with code and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and manage an NDE workforce on small and large projects, including NDE Level IIs and CWIs.
• Provide guidance to a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling, and team building to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently.
• Build good working relationships with internal and external customers and manage day-to-day relationships to understand their requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Promote and implement procedural best practices to ensure compliance with National Grid policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations by providing up-to-date information on National Grid policies, processes, and programs to regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and challenge business processes where appropriate to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve on related industry and professional organizations that promote technical advances and public understanding of effective and responsible non-destructive examination programs.
• Keep regulators informed on National Grid compliance programs to ensure they are managed appropriately and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide gas field operations off-hours coverage in your local area up to three times per year.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• Documented American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level 2 certification in at least three NDE methods (preferred methods: Radiography Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Penetrant Testing (PT)) required. Level 3 certification is preferred. Time toward Level 3 certification also considered.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of NDE experience in Power Generation or Gas Utility.
• Experience managing a team with the ability to build effective, respectful working relationships.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving history.

National Grid will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring.

Pay

$148,000 - $173,000 a year