NDE Level II Examiner

About the Role

This position is for someone wanting to be part of the fast-paced and growing field of providing specialized Turbine & Generator nondestructive examinations (NDE) to clients using various methods. This person will join a group of highly specialized technicians responsible for combining NDE and engineering support to assess the condition of critical rotating equipment and associated components. Experience in phased array UT, Automated UT (AUT), or Gas Turbine NDE is a plus. Experience working at nuclear utilities is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nondestructive examinations (NDE) using various methods to assess the condition of critical rotating equipment and components.
• Set up and calibrate equipment, conduct inspections according to procedures, interpret, evaluate, and document results.
• Provide on-the-job training to entry-level technicians and perform supervisory duties.
• Troubleshoot equipment and work independently in difficult environments.
• Work in challenging conditions, including dirty or radiological environments, extreme temperatures, and physically demanding situations.
• Maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments (e.g., noisy locations, near operating machinery, welding, grinding, overhead loads).

Key Attributes

• Exhibits strong integrity and ethical behavior; trustworthy and respectful of peers.
• Team-oriented, professionally minded, and safety-conscious.
• Able to conduct examinations independently and troubleshoot equipment.
• Willing to accept extensive travel assignments with extended work hours/days/weeks.
• Flexible to client scheduling dynamics and takes an entrepreneurial approach to work.
• Strong understanding of mechanical concepts, spatial relationships, and NDE principles.
• Competent in advanced NDE technologies and able to interpret and document results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required; secondary education leading toward an AS/BS in science, materials, or engineering is desirable.
• 4+ years of industry-related experience as a Level II NDE examiner, or 2+ years with an AS or BS degree.
• Must secure Level II NDE certification in at least one surface method (MT or PT) during onboarding and one volumetric method (UT or ET) within six months.
• Experience working in power plant environments is preferred.

Work Environment

• Willing to work in less-than-favorable conditions, including dirty or radiological environments and extreme temperatures.
• Physically demanding work with exposure to industrial hazards (e.g., noise, operating machinery, welding, grinding, overhead loads).