Lead NDT Inspector

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide advanced training to both junior and journeyman NDT inspectors for NDT inspections as well as other typical duties such as Test and Inspection Plan management Junior NDT inspectors in the region will report to Lead NDT Act as deck plate subject matter expert on NDT for various projects Review technical work instructions for accuracy and completeness prior to assigning NDT tasks Assist in resolving quality issues in region Identify areas of improvement for NDT and Quality Assurance procedures and as they arise Review NDT inspectors' Objective Quality Evidence prior to submittal Ensure attention to detail is paramount amongst all inspectors Perform periodic surveillances on trade workers (welders / fitters) as well as NDT inspectors to establish trends and combat non-conformance Perform most complicated VT MT PT, and UT processes with an emphasis on training junior inspectors Perform basic VT, MT, PT and UT inspections as workload demands Act as liaison between Test Examiners and projects as needed Ensure projects have NDT resources needed Ensure NDT equipment on job sites is in good working order and calibrated as required Perform other related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility Direction and oversight of fellow NDT Inspectors Must be able to deliver simple to complex instructions to inspectors in a manner that they can follow accurately. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes Have knowledge of welding joint design and joint fit up requirements Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and have a dependable work ethic Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals Familiarity with the metric system Education and Experience High school graduate, or GED Qualified NDT Level II inspector IAW NAVSEA requirements in Tech pub 271 Experience with SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding highly preferred 5+ years of NAVSEA NDT certification in the following methods: Visual testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic thickness testing and ultrasonic shearwave testing Previous leadership or management experience preferred but not required. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions. May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks. Ability to successfully pass near vision acuity and color discrimination examinations, with or without the use of corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses), is required. Must be able to deliver simple to complex instructions to inspectors in a manner that they can follow accurately. Willing to work 40+ hours a week Reasonable Accommodations Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions