NDE Welding Inspector - UT/PAUT

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 81,125 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Illinois is seeking an NDE Technician/PPL Welding Engineer Technician. The successful candidate will perform welding and NDE operations while assisting in the development of new technologies. Responsibilities include instructing certification classes, executing welding tasks, and interacting with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, and experience in PAUT and TOFD is highly desirable. The company offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Phased Array UT Level II or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Field PAUT, TOFD, PA Austenitic UT experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct 40-hr and 80-hr UT classes domestically and worldwide.
• Execute the welding of test plates and mock-up assemblies according to requirements.
• Perform NDE operations in accordance with written procedures.

Skills

Phased Array UT Level II

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Knowledge of SNT-TC-1A

High emotional intelligence

Education

Phased Array UT Level II or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically‑located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The NDE Technician/PPL Welding Engineer Technician is responsible for performing welding, NDE, PWHT, machining and other technical functions in the CB&I Welding Technology (CWT) Weld Lab. This individual participates in the development of new construction and welding technologies, materials, consumables, equipment, manuals, as well as CBI standards. Also, this employee assists with the training of CB&I personnel that come under the direction of CB&I Welding Technology.

Responsibilities

• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s HSE requirements and culture
• Accurately produce deliverables per applicable work instructions
• Reliably check and sign off Work Orders
• Coordinate with other roles and functions within weld lab team
• Complete calibration checks in accordance with written procedures
• Execute the welding of test plates, mock‑up assemblies or production samples in accordance with the requirements of the CB&I work order system.
• Perform NDE operations in accordance with CBI written procedures.
• Utilizes communication skills appropriate to the environment, resulting in effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn to accurately produce welding and NDE deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.

Local Requirements

• Instruct 40‑hr and 80‑hr UT, PAUT, TOFD and Austeitic UT classes, domestic and worldwide.
• Provide ASNT required UT scanning oversight after class instruction to newly certified students for 120 to 320 hours in the field.
• Interact with field UT techs troubleshooting UT equipment and production scanning operations.
• Support CBI projects in the field performing PAUT / ToFD scanning periodically.
• Generate and revise NDE technique and acceptance procedures.
• Generate new and refine existing NDE training modules.
• Generate new and refine existing NDE Procedures, work instructions, forms and checklists.
• Be familiar with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, EGW, oxy‑fuel & plasma welding and cutting operations.

Qualifications

• Phased Array UT Level II or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable
• UT Level III or equivalent qualifications are desirable
• Knowledge of SNT‑TC‑1A, CP‑189, ASME Section V is desirable
• Field PAUT, TOFD, PA Austenitic UT experience is highly desirable
• Cross‑functional training such as mechanical testing and machining is desirable
• Participation in proper demonstration of Safety rules and regulations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish.
• Proactively identifies and solves complex interdisciplinary problems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Mental agility and an ability to multi‑task and support multiple field projects simultaneously.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal.
• Be knowledgeable and proficient in use of company tools, standards, procedures, and capabilities; and solves complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of NDE knowledge.
• Produces deliverables that are of high quality and comply with designs, company standards, and contract documents; and impacts the achievement of customer, operational or project objectives.
• Has advanced self‑awareness and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with little to no supervision.

Benefits

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long‑and short‑term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation‑related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

USD $81,125 - $100,000/Annually