Weld Program Manager/NDT Level III Examiner

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reports to QA Director for all assignments and supervision
• Administers/oversees the Welder, Brazer and NDT training, qualification and maintenance program
• Responsible for management of the Welding/Brazing/NDT Programs through subordinate supervisors/managers
• Oversees and approves quality standards for structural and pipe material and equipment receiving, in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements
• Inspects and monitors work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in weld and coatings inspections
• Reviews work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements for welding, brazing and NDT
• Performs in-process work surveillances and conducts final work-package review after work-completion for welding, brazing and NDT
• Performs internal audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use
• Reviews status of in-process rejections and recommends appropriate corrective action
• Acts as a primary liaison with customers, vendors and various company departments for Welding/Brazing/NDT Program support
• Advises management of test trends, returns, vendor performance and audit results and corrective action needed
• Responsible for the training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees (when required)
• Writes and administers qualification exams for Welders, Brazers and NDT Programs
• Develops quality and Workmanship standards for Welders, Brazers and NDT personnel
• Maintains compliance with company Quality Management System, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements
• Develops quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in production Work-Packages and QA Work Books
• Defines test standards and specifies test equipment and procedures
• Reviews Technical Specifications and contract requirements to advise Bid Team of Welding, Brazing and NDT requirements to help evaluate company capabilities and support the Bid review
• Reviews Technical Specifications and contract requirements during Work Package and QA Work Book development to provide guidance for Welding, Brazing and NDT technical requirements, PCP development and qualification needs
• Reviews Test and Inspection Plans (TIP) for structural/piping test and inspection requirements prior to release to production
• Reviews completed weld, brazing and NDT objective quality evidence (OQE) for accuracy and completeness prior to certification
• Provides Production technical guidance during accomplishment of projects
• Conducts Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances for the Welding/Brazing and NDT Programs
• Works with customer QA representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities
• Reviews QA control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements
• Reviews contractually required documentation for accuracy and completeness

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 10 years of Management of Weld, Brazing and NDT Programs
• 5 years waterfront Weld/Braze/NDT Program Management for NAVSEA contracts
• 5 years waterfront Weld/Braze/NDT Program Management for Commercial contracts
• 5 years SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC experience (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Weld/Structural Engineer Degree or equivalent
• NDT Level III Examiner Certification for VT, PT, MT and UT processes
• NBPI or NACE Level I or higher inspector certification