NDT Technical Specialist

CWB Group; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent certification body is seeking an NDT Technical Specialist to oversee training organizations and certification processes. This role involves auditing technical submissions and developing certification exams while promoting the organization's certification body. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' experience as an NDT Technician, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications. The position supports a remote-first working environment and requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as an NDT Technician.
• Work instruction and procedure development required.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee certification exams as CB technical lead.
• Plan, develop, review certification exams.
• Audit technical submissions from certification applicants.
• Promote Certification Body in discussions with technical associations.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Public speaking and presentation experience

Intermediate knowledge of NDT methods

Education

CAN/ or ISO 9712 Level 2 certification in at least three methods

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For over 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect:

The NDT Technical Specialist is responsible for the oversight of Recognized Training Organizations (RTOs) and Approved Exam Centres (AECs) and will act as a technical expert for CWB’s NDT Certification Body (CB) supporting the development and management of both practical and written examinations. In this position they develop, document and maintain relevant processes and procedures in accordance with established standards and CWB Group work policies. The NDT Technical Specialist would also further development of other NDT techniques or method certifications and provide support in reviewing parity or other NDT CBs. They may represent CWB Group on relevant industry technical committees. They may travel within Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America or overseas.

This includes:

Certification Process Technical SME

• Planning, technical development, review, and maintenance of certification exams including written exam questions, practical exam specimens, practical exam instructions and master reports.
• Develop, review and implement procedures/work instructions for approving RTOs and AECs.
• Perform or supervise NDT inspections of practical specimens to develop grading master reports or to detect/verify specimen issues.
• Oversee certification exams as CB technical lead such as review/grading of practical examinations and assisting with technical inquiries.
• Technical review/development of certification requirements, special routes and training/experience reductions.
• Development of additional methods/techniques/endorsements
• Involvement in standards and technical committees
• Lead RTO and AEC technical improvement initiatives

Review and Auditing

• Auditing technical submissions from certification applicants on a regular basis.
• Auditing of technical aspects of RTOs and AECs.
• Review of technical appeals or exceptions.
• Technical assessment of foreign CBs and parity of requirements.

Promotion of Certification Body

• Involvement in discussions with technical associations to further the reach of the CWB CB
• Marketing technical support along with the Director

Note: This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by CWB

This position reports to the Director of NDT Certification and primarily works remotely from their home office in Canada. CWB has adopted a remote-first working model, where employees will work from their home office, servicing the client within their specified areas either remotely or in person. We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 10 years experience as an NDT Technician
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (public speaking and presentation experience)
• CAN/ or ISO 9712 Level 2 certification in at least three methods
• Intermediate knowledge of NDT PT, MT, UT, RT and ET methods and related techniques.
• Work instruction and procedure development
• A valid driver’s license in the province of employment and your own vehicle are mandatory and travel is required.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)