Austal USA · 2 weeks ago
Quality NDT Inspector II
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAustal USA is a company focused on shipbuilding and quality inspection. The Quality NDT Inspector II role is responsible for performing quality assessments and inspections during vessel construction, mentoring other inspectors, and ensuring compliance with contract acceptance criteria.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs in-process quality assessments during vessel construction, including compliance audits prior to external surveys, utilizing Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or other non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection methods
Consults with Class Surveyors and / or Customer Representatives during external inspections as necessary
Provides guidance to production employees and Supervision for workmanship corrections required
Shall document, accept or reject workmanship based upon contract acceptance criteria for surface and subsurface inspections
Provides mentoring and on-the-job-training (OJT) for NDT certification of other Inspectors
Implements and maintains vessel-specific inspection plans and requirements per applicable contract requirements, or as assigned
May be assigned auditing of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015
May stand in as Step-Up-Supervisor as needed
May be required to support domestic travel to support company need
Must be willing to work any shift
Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED required
Required minimum of one (1) years of experience as a Quality Inspector I at Austal USA for internal candidates
Three (3) years total NDT Level II experience with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in VT, PT and MT in a related field or three (3) years as a VT Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for external candidates
Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) methods required
Willingness and ability to learn any new NDT methods and/or skills assigned by management
All company provided training shall be based on company needs at the company's discretion
Willingness and ability to increase understanding of the applicable standards and requirements for the job
Leadership abilities with an excellent team-spirited attitude
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend construction drawings, schematics and technical manuals
Proven ability to perform simple math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and measure using the metric system
Strong understanding of quality principles required
Work autonomously with minimal direction or management support
Ability and willingness to work irregular or extended work schedule as required
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and be self- motivated
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Selected candidates must provide documentation to support certifications / experience prior to interview and / or hire. May be waived at hiring Manager's discretion based on testing and interviewing scores and company needs
Selected candidates shall complete written and practical exams prior to interview and / or hire
Selected candidates must score 80% or better on written exam and demonstrate advanced competence in practical demonstrations to be considered for hire
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application, Able to provide proof of US Person Status, No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date, No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date, Willing to submit to a drug screen, Willing to submit to a background check
High School Diploma/GED or comparable trade experience with comparable trade experience defined as five (5) or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, two (2) years of experience in shipbuilding, or, education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship
Preferred
Other NDT experience is a plus and will be considered equivalent for preferred applicants
Working knowledge of NDT standards including, but not limited to ASNT SNT- TC-1A, MIL-STD-271, MIL-STD-1689, MIL-STD-2035, MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-278, MIL-STD-248, ABS-NVR Part 8 and /or corresponding AWS, ANSI, ASTM documents a plus
Basic knowledge of Trigonometry and Geometry functions are a plus
Basic knowledge of shipyard practices and operational principles of the shipbuilding process
Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access a plus
Company
Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christy Taylor
Chief Operating Officer - Transformation
Adam Overstreet
Vice President of Legal Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer
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