Phased-Array UT (PAUT) - NDT Engineering Level III Examiner / Senior / Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Integration of PAUT inspection applications into shipbuilding processes
• Strategic plan to develop certified PAUT inspectors
• Collaborations with cross-functional working groups for PAUT implementation
• Administration of PAUT program once established

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead in Groton and Quonset Point for PAUT weld inspection techniques, data review, flaw characterization, and weld acceptance criteria development
• Provide technical guidance on PAUT processes, procedures, requirements, and training development for shipbuilding inspections
• Review, administer, and ensure shipyard compliance with fabrication, welding, and NDT military specifications
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field of NDT
• Provide technical guidance and expertise with respect to on-site construction support and problem resolution, as well as off-site involvement with material suppliers
• Interface with Quality Assurance, Design and Engineering departments as well as NAVSEA customer representatives
• Prepare technical reports as a result of testing, research and development, and quality investigations
• Certify and perform audits of UT personnel

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience as a certified UT Level II or Level III with ASNT SNT-TC-1A PAUT Level II certification OR successful completion of EPRI PDI exam using the phased array technique
• Documented hands-on experience of 2+ years performing PAUT on welds in a production environment
• Must be able to certify to NAVSEA 250-1500-1 UT Level III Examiner status within one (1) year of onboarding to Electric Boat
• Preferred Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in an engineering field
• 5+ years’ experience as a certified UT Level III Examiner with ASNT SNT-TC-1A PAUT Level II certification
• Level II/III UT experience (with a PAUT focus) in shipbuilding industry or other heavy fabrication industry
• Previous experience establishing a new volumetric NDT program at a manufacturing facility (UT/PAUT program development experience is a plus)
• Active ASNT SNT-TC-1A UT Level III Certification
• Current or previous UT Level III NAVSEA 250-1500-1 certification(s)
• A background in engineering/quality assurance or engineering/quality assurance support
• Familiarity with Military specifications (Tech Pub 271 and NAVSEA 250-1500-1)
• Advanced computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point (or equivalent), and PAUT software (i.e. Ultravision, Omni-PC)
• 5+ years’ experience with PAUT inspection of pipe welds
• Current or previous certification to Level II or Level III in VT, PT, MT, RT, CR, ToFD, and / or ET

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems
• Ability to understand basic principles of multiple NDT methods and applications
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Sitting
• Stooping

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Outside
• Wet