Sr. Specialist- NDE specialist

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. The company inspires employees to create superior value for customers, investors, and the community, supporting causes such as MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, and Ronald McDonald House. Energy Transfer offers industry‑leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match with profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.

Summary

The Engineering & Construction Quality Assurance NDE Specialist provides ongoing technical leadership, oversight, and support for nondestructive examination (NDE) activities—particularly radiographic testing (RT) and other NDE methods—across all Engineering and Construction projects, while also supporting Operations and Integrity as needed. The role serves as the subject‑matter expert for X‑ray and digital radiographic inspection technologies, ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and company requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance for radiographic testing (RT), computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and other advanced NDE technologies utilized throughout Energy Transfer projects and operations.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain NDE procedures, techniques, and inspection requirements in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and company specifications.
• Serve as the Responsible Level III in accordance with applicable certification standards and oversee qualification and certification programs for NDE personnel.
• Review and approve radiographic procedures, technique sheets, examination reports, and film/image quality to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for fabrication, construction, maintenance, integrity assessments, and failure investigations involving welds, piping systems, pressure vessels, tanks, and pipeline facilities.
• Evaluate NDE contractor qualifications and provide recommendations regarding vendor selection, performance, and capabilities.
• Support inspection scope development during project planning and execution phases, emphasizing risk‑based inspection requirements.
• Conduct technical audits of NDE service providers, fabrication facilities, and construction sites to verify compliance with established procedures and company expectations.
• Assist Engineering, Construction, and Integrity teams in the assessment and disposition of weld discontinuities, inspection anomalies, and nonconformances.
• Review inspection and testing documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality plans, welding procedures, and related project documentation.
• Provide technical interpretation of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, AWS, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Investigate NDE‑related failures, recurring defects, and quality concerns, providing recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Support development and implementation of emerging NDE technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in vendor audits, project quality reviews, root cause analyses, and lessons‑learned activities.
• Provide technical training and mentoring to inspectors, engineers, project personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Attend critical fabrication, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure NDE requirements are effectively implemented.
• Support development of corporate NDE standards, specifications, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Nondestructive Testing, Materials Science, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible NDE experience, with significant experience in Radiographic Testing (RT) and advanced imaging technologies.
• Current ASNT NDT Level III certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) required.
• Additional ASNT Level III certifications in Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Visual Testing (VT), or Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiographic theory, exposure calculations, film interpretation, digital detector technologies, image quality evaluation, and radiation safety practices.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME Section V, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API 1104, API 650, API 620, AWS D1.1, and related standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fabrication, welding, pressure‑containing equipment, pipelines, and associated inspection methods within the oil and gas industry.
• Thorough understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles, procedures, systems, and audit practices.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures, welder qualifications, NDE procedures, and inspection documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues