NDE Level II/III Examiner

Structural Integrity Associates; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

ID theft protection

Job summary

Structural Integrity Associates in Huntersville, North Carolina, is seeking NDE Level II and III examiners. The role requires conducting nondestructive examinations, offering training, and handling inspections under strict regulations.

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work in challenging environments. The position comes with generous benefits including a competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry-related experience as a Level II NDE examiner.
• Successfully completed required training and secured Level II NDE certification.
• Ability to conduct inspections independently and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nondestructive examinations (NDE) to assess critical components.
• Organize and document inspection results.
• Provide on-the-job training for Level I examiners.

Skills

Nondestructive Examination (NDE)

Mechanical Concepts

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

AS/BS in science, materials, or engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Structural Integrity Associates is looking for NDE Level II and/or Level III examiners with industry experience and current certification in at least one surface method (VT, MT, or PT) and one volumetric method (UT, ET, or RT). Additional training and certification opportunities are available to expand skill set and support core competencies.

Primary Responsibilities

The role involves conducting nondestructive examinations (NDE) to assess the condition of critical industrial components.

Key Attributes

• Business Understanding: participates in business development activities and is familiar with SI’s various business units and product offerings; demonstrates entrepreneurism by working with a coach within the organization.
• Technical Understanding: solid grasp of mechanical concepts and spatial relationships; strong understanding of basic NDE principles and processes; competent in advanced technologies; able to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct inspections per procedures, interpret, evaluate, and document results for all testing methods certified; provides on‑the‑job training for Level I and Level I Limited and acts as a supervisor; organizes and documents inspection results; familiar with all applicable codes, standards, and other documents controlling the NDT method used.
• Project Management: exhibits ethical behavior, trustworthy, respectful of peers; able to conduct examinations independently, troubleshoot equipment; team oriented and professionally minded; willing to work in extreme environments; willing to accept extensive travel assignments, extended work hours, days, weeks; flexible to client scheduling dynamics; safety conscious and compliant with written procedures and quality practices.

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 an AS or BS degree.
• Successfully completed required training and secured Level II NDE certification in no fewer than two surface methods (VT, MT, or PT) and one volumetric method (UT, ET, or RT) within six months.
• Preference for candidates with certification in MT/PT and UT with Phased Array (UT‑PA) and/or Time‑of‑Flight Diffraction (UT‑TOFD) endorsements.

Work Environment

• Willing to conduct assignments in less than favorable conditions including dirty or radiological environments and physically challenging conditions (heat, cold, climbing, carrying equipment).
• Demonstrates ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as heights, scaffolds, or noisy locations, with operating machinery nearby or overhead, and when dangerous activities (welding, grinding, flame cutting, overhead loads) occur.
• Experience working in power plant environments preferred.

Export Control Notice

Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730‑774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus program.
• Traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), and employer match.
• Paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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