M&TE Technician

Description:
An M&TE Technician is an individual who supports acquisition and deployment of materials and testing equipment (M&TE) to field personnel and projects. Individuals performing this role will be provided with specific training related to purchasing, shipping, and operation of nondestructive examination (NDE) equipment. Additionally, opportunities will be provided to obtain NDE knowledge/certification to perform field-related NDE activities.

Primary Responsibilities:
This role requires a detail-oriented individual who will be responsible for tracking, organizing, distributing, and performing basic maintenance of NDE equipment and core assets. Role may also require participation in audits, assisting with invoicing, purchasing of materials and equipment, and working with field personnel to troubleshoot equipment-related needs and issues. It may also involve limited support of field-related activities, which would require occasional travel.

Key Attributes:
Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented individual that can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute with a positive can-do attitude
• Responsive, clear, and efficient with communication
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to emergent needs/requests

Business Understanding

• Participates in very limited business development activities and takes initiative to become familiar with SI’s various business units and product offerings
• Starts developing entrepreneurism by seeking a coach within the organization

Technical Understanding

• Experience with logistics
• Has a sense for mechanical concepts and spatial relationships
• Willing to gain understanding of the basic physical NDE principles and processes
• Understands fundamental algebra and trigonometry
• Able to read, comprehend and/or prepare technical specifications and procedures
• Willingness to develop skill to specific calibrations and tests
• Works under close supervision of M&TE supervisor and direction of higher-level technicians.

Project Management:

• Exhibit ethical behavior, trustworthy, respectful of peers
• Team oriented, professionally minded
• Willing to work in fast-paced/extreme environments
• Willing to accept occasional travel assignments; acceptable to extended work hours/days/weeks
• Flexible to the dynamics of organizational scheduling
• Safety conscience and compliant to written procedures and quality practices.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Individuals must successfully complete required safety training and gain familiarity with NDE testing methods
• Forklift certification; willingness to certify

Work Environment:
M&TE Warehouse

• Act as direct resource to field staff to provide and properly distribute necessary equipment and materials to domestic and international work locations.
• Work with distributors and vendors to ensure timely delivery and receipt of required materials.
• Flexible availability to receive calls and assist in troubleshooting time-sensitive issues.

Field Work

• Willing to conduct assignments in an environment of less than favorable conditions including dirty or radiological environments and physically challenging conditions (heat, cold or physical activities such as climbing or carrying equipment)
• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as at heights, on scaffolds and picks, noisy locations, with operating machinery nearby or overhead and with dangerous activities occurring nearby (welding, grinding, flame cutting, overhead loads, etc.)

About Us:
As an employee of Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI), you will 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 SI?
SI offers a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus program. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SI 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
• 401k and employer match contribution

EEO Employer / Vet / Disabled