Principal NDT Tech

Job Overview

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform NDT examination of welds and materials by any one of the following methods and qualifications (i.e., PAUT, TOFD, PT, MT, ET, RT, MUT) in accordance with a written Project NDT Plan, NDT Procedures, Code, and Contractual Specification
• Execute the examination in accordance with approved NDT procedures and internationally recognized codes/specs
• Determine acceptance/rejection based on the defined criteria
• Liaise with the assigned Quality Inspector to determine the completion of assigned tasks
• Report conforming work and identify non-conforming work for rectification
• Ensure rectified work is inspected by the Quality Inspector prior to examination by the original NDT Method
• Ensure proper maintenance of NDT equipment and Calibration records
• Set up the equipment before the inspection (as required)
• Make a scan plan and system setup, referring to the technique sheet (as required)
• Perform a system calibration (static and dynamic) before, during, and after inspection (daily routine)
• Evaluate and decide the weld quality (accept/reject); refer to the code and acceptance criteria (Daily routine)
• Prepare an accuracy and completeness inspection report using an approved report format (Daily routine)
• Maintain all equipment prior, during, and after work completion (as required)
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
• Assist in training and developing others within the team
• Perform duties ethically and safely in accordance with the professional occupation guidelines

Essential Qualifications And Education

• High School Diploma or Degree of relevant background
• 5+ years in the NDE method they are being hired for ASNT, PCN, or CSWIP Level II qualification
• Proficient in the use of computer and Microsoft programs
• Experienced in the use of the applicable preparation software, i.e., ES Beam tool
• Be occupationally qualified to internationally recognized schemes to determine competency (i.e., PCN, CSWIP, ASNT, etc.)

Requirements

• Be proficient in assessing examination results accurately, sentencing welds, and reporting same, according to the relevant code/spec acceptance criteria
• Ability to do an acceptable data acquisition (data collection) during weld inspection (daily routine)
• Ability to read a code and acceptance criteria (Daily routine)
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