NDE Level III: Lead Technical Authority & Training

Hi Tech Solution; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi Tech Solutions seeks a Senior NDE Level III to lead UT/MT/PT/VT/ET programs, establishing procedures, interpreting codes, and certifying NDE personnel in line with HTS practices per ASME and ANSI/NQA-1 standards.

The role includes developing training, supervising Level I/II activities, reviewing reports, and supporting audits at nuclear facilities. Strong technical writing and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Current ASNT NDT Level III certificate with endorsements in UT, MT, PT, VT, or ET.
• Experience with ASME Section III,V, XI and NQA-1 requirements.
• Ability to write, qualify, and approve NDE procedures and techniques.
• Ability to interpret codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HTS Level III for assigned NDE methods (UT, MT, PT, VT, ET) and provide technical direction.
• Develop, review, and approve NDE procedures and techniques per ASME and ASTM standards.
• Interpret codes and designate methods/techniques for examinations.
• Assist in establishing acceptance criteria where none exist.
• Develop and maintain training outlines and examination materials.
• Conduct Level I and II training and certifications.
• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations; maintain question banks.
• Verify training records and credit outside training per written practices.
• Certify Level I/II personnel and manage recertification and revocation actions.
• Maintain certification records in CerTrack.
• Evaluate examination results against codes; review reports for technical accuracy.
• Perform field surveillance and outage support; calibrate equipment and references.
• Support audits and NQA-1 surveillances; interface with clients and project management.
• Mentor Level II personnel toward higher certifications; ensure safety culture.
• Travel and adapt to outage schedules; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASNT SNT-TC-1A

ASME Section III,V,XI

ASME NQA-1

CP-189

IWA-2300

Nuclear QA concepts

Technical writing

Procedures & certification

Computer systems & databases

Fluent English

Education

ASNT NDT Level III certificate

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

CerTrack

Job description

Hi Tech Solutions seeks a Senior NDE Level III to lead UT/MT/PT/VT/ET programs, establishing procedures, interpreting codes, and certifying NDE personnel in line with HTS practices per ASME and ANSI/NQA-1 standards.

The role includes developing training, supervising Level I/II activities, reviewing reports, and supporting audits at nuclear facilities. Strong technical writing and communication are essential.