Senior NDE Technician/Certified Welding Inspector

About the role

The Senior NDE Technician/Certified Welding Inspector will perform and oversee a variety of structural steel, welding, and nondestructive testing inspections while serving as a technical resource to both clients and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee structural steel, weld, special, and related field inspections, including both routine and complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Conduct nondestructive examinations in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and approved procedures, including Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Radiography (RT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Perform Certified Welding Inspection (CWI) duties in accordance with AWS codes and project specifications.
• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and inspection codes to ensure examinations meet required acceptance criteria.
• Ensure testing procedures are properly followed, equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly, and results are accurately documented.
• Prepare, review, and analyze detailed inspection reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior inspectors and technicians.
• Communicate inspection findings and technical concerns clearly with project managers, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and clients.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using standard computer software and reporting systems.
• Support safe work practices, PPE compliance, and company health and safety policies at all times.
• Assist with additional field testing, confined space entry inspections, and support functions for other company divisions as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in nondestructive testing, welding inspection, or related inspection services.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or two Level II certifications in RT, PT, MT, VT, or UT.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to document required training and discipline hours for certifications held.
• Strong understanding of nondestructive testing methods, welding inspection procedures, applicable codes, and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently in both field and laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to field sites, including in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to comply with company drug testing and background check requirements.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $27.00 to 38.00/hr. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience.

Benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA Disability/Veteran) committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Schedule

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA Disability/Veteran) committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Application

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