NDE Examination Technician — RT/UT, PAUT Expert, 4x10

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an experienced NDE Examination Technician to perform RT and UT examinations for ATR operations, outages, and modifications. The role emphasizes safe, well-documented testing, including PAUT and advanced UT techniques, with close collaboration to Quality Engineering and facility teams.

Qualified candidates will hold Level II RT/UT and possess the ability to obtain INL certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 6+ years of related experience for Level 5.
• Current Level II qualification in RT and/or UT; ability to obtain INL certification.
• Ability to interpret NDE procedures, drawings, specs, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform RT and/or UT examinations per procedures and codes.
• Set up, calibrate, acquire data, evaluate, and document within Level II scope.
• Support PAUT and advanced UT activities as qualified.
• Provide field inspection support for ATR operations, outages, and ISI.
• Review drawings, specs, and inspection plans before field work.
• Plan pre-job walkdowns and identify access, equipment, and radiological needs.
• Interface with Quality Engineering and craft organizations to ensure safe execution.
• Document results, indications, and limitations accurately.
• Maintain NDE certifications, training, and proficiency.
• Assist improvements to procedures and inspection processes.

Skills

Radiographic Testing

Ultrasonic Testing

PAUT

NDE Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Encoded UT

Digital radiography

Computed radiography

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an experienced NDE Examination Technician to perform RT and UT examinations for ATR operations, outages, and modifications. The role emphasizes safe, well-documented testing, including PAUT and advanced UT techniques, with close collaboration to Quality Engineering and facility teams.

Qualified candidates will hold Level II RT/UT and possess the ability to obtain INL certifications.