NDE TG Level II Examiner

Description:
A NDE Level II Examiner is an individual who has industry experience and has secured and maintained NDE LII certification in at least one surface examination method (MT, PT or ET) and one volumetric examination method (UT, ET, or RT). Additional training and/or certification in other methods may be provided to satisfy SI core competencies and meet customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:
This position is for someone wanting to be part of the fast-paced and growing field of providing specialized Turbine & Generator nondestructive examinations (NDE) to clients using various methods. This person will join a group of highly specialized technicians responsible for using NDE and engineering support to assess the condition of critical rotating equipment and associated components. Experience in phased array UT, Automated UT (AUT), or Gas Turbine NDE is a plus. Experience working at nuclear utilities is also a plus.

Key Attributes:
Business Understanding

• Exhibits strong integrity and ethical behavior, is trustworthy and respectful of peers,
• Is team oriented, professionally minded,
• Able to conduct examinations independently and trouble shoot equipment,
• Willing to work in difficult environments,
• Willing to accept extensive travel assignments with extended work hours/days/weeks,

• Flexible to the dynamics of client scheduling,

• Takes an entrepreneurial approach to their work and career,
• Is safety conscious and compliant with written procedures and quality practices.

Technical Understanding:

• Has a sense for mechanical concepts and spatial relationships,
• Has a strong understanding of the basic physical NDE principles and processes and is competent in advanced technologies,
• Able to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct the inspection according to procedures, interpret, evaluate, and document results in all the testing method(s) utilized by the certificate holder,
• Provides on the job training to entry-level technicians and performs as a supervisor,

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency with secondary education leading toward an AS/BS in science, materials, or engineering,
• 2+ years of industry-related experience as a Level II NDE examiner or 2+ years of experience with AS or BS degree,
• Can secure Level II NDE certification in no less than two (2) surface methods (VT, MT or PT) during onboarding, and in at least one (1) volumetric (UT or ET) NDE method within six (6) months,

Work Environment:

• Willing to conduct assignments in environments of less than favorable conditions, including dirty or radiological environments, and challenging conditions (heat, cold, physically demanding),
• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as working in noisy locations, working near operating machinery, and with dangerous activities occurring nearby (Grit Blasting, welding, grinding, overhead loads, etc.)
• Experience working in power plant environments is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Willing to conduct assignments in environments of less than favorable conditions, including dirty or radiological environments, and challenging conditions (heat, cold, physically demanding)
• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as working at heights, noisy locations, working near operating machinery, and with dangerous activities occurring nearby (Grit Blasting, welding, grinding, overhead loads, etc.)
• Experience working in power plant environments is preferred.

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About Us:
SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?
SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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