HII · 20 hours ago
NDT TEST EXAMINER 3
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing in the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The NDT Test Examiner 3 role involves training, examining, and certifying NDT personnel, as well as developing and administering NDT training programs and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
Health CarePublic Safety
Responsibilities
Trains, examines and certifies nondestructive test (NDT) personnel, ensuring that NDT personnel are competent and qualified to perform the applicable tests in conformance with Company and contractual requirements
Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc
Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the adequacy of the program
Develops and administers NDT personnel training and certification programs
Provides counseling/corrective guidance regarding examination performance, and decertifies or retrains/tests personnel as appropriate
Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NDT personnel and operations; evaluation of program elements; and product re-inspection activities
Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements
Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NDT detected workmanship trends; analysis of reject rates; the resolution of problems; and the impact of methodology changes on manufacturing and inspection operations
Qualification
Required
A candidate must be a certified Nondestructive Test Examiner (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner
Generally, this requires a Bachelors degree in science or engineering, plus 2 years experience as a certified Examiner
5 or more years of NDT technical experience (preferably in the shipbuilding industry), where a candidate has demonstrated an equivalent level of theoretical and applied knowledge, may be substituted for the above Bachelors degree requirement
A candidate must be able to apply a demonstrated knowledge of applicable NDT techniques and methods, as well as their physical, chemical and mathematical fundamentals
This position requires proficiency in analytical processes and effective interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
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