NDE Level III Technician

NCSL International; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NCSL International seeks an NDE Level III Technician to lead VT and MT programs from our North Kingstown, RI facility. You will maintain certifications, qualify procedures, and ensure compliant interpretation of codes and standards across manufacturing and engineering teams.

In this onsite role, you will train personnel, review drawings, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in NDE methods and equipment. A strong technical writing ability and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of NDE experience in relevant industrial settings.
• Current or previous Level III certification in VT and MT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or equivalent).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, welding documentation, and inspection requirements.
• Experience developing and approving NDE procedures and certification programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Level III for VT and MT and oversee NDE activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain NDE procedures and work instructions.
• Train and certify NDE personnel per certification programs.
• Conduct annual reviews and recertifications.
• Interpret codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Support new NDE methods, equipment, and processes.
• Perform or witness NDE examinations as needed.
• Participate in audits and nonconformance investigations.
• Maintain NDE records and certifications.
• Provide technical guidance to QA, operations, and engineering.

Skills

VT/MT Level III expertise

NDE certification

5+ years NDE experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Procedures development

Technical writing

Independent work

Quality systems experience

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: NDE Level III Technician Department: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Employment Type: Full Time Location: North Kingstown, RI Workplace Type: Onsite Reporting To: Onsite Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 / year

NDE Level III Technician

Provide technical leadership, oversight, and administration of the company's Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) programs. Serve as the organization's Level III for Visual Testing (VT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), responsible for maintaining personnel certifications, procedure development and qualification, interpretation of applicable codes and standards, and technical support to manufacturing, quality, engineering, and customer requirements. Support both commercial and nuclear quality programs by ensuring NDE activities are performed in accordance with applicable procedures, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the designated Level III for Visual Testing (VT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).
• Develop, review, revise, approve, and maintain NDE procedures, techniques, forms, and work instructions.
• Train, examine, qualify, and certify NDE personnel in accordance with company certification programs.
• Conduct annual reviews and recertification activities for NDE personnel.
• Provide technical interpretation of applicable codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Support qualification and implementation of new NDE methods, equipment, and processes.
• Perform or witness NDE examinations as required to support production, qualification testing, audits, and customer requirements.
• Support investigation of nonconformances, root cause analysis activities, corrective actions, and technical evaluations involving NDE-related issues.
• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and regulatory assessments associated with NDE processes.
• Review purchase orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation to identify NDE requirements.
• Support commercial and nuclear programs, including safety-related work where applicable.
• Maintain NDE records, certifications, examinations, and qualification documents.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management personnel.
• Evaluate and recommend NDE equipment purchases, calibration requirements, and inspection technologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives associated with inspection effectiveness, personnel qualifications, and process controls.
• Travel occasionally to company facilities, suppliers, customer locations, or training venues as required.

What You Will Have

• Strong knowledge of Visual Testing (VT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) methods.
• Current or previous Level III certification in VT and MT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or an equivalent employer-based program.
• Minimum 5 years of NDE experience in an industrial, manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, defense, or nuclear environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, welding documentation, and inspection requirements.
• Experience developing and approving NDE procedures, inspection instructions, and personnel certifications.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Additional NDE certifications (PT, UT, RT, or ET) are a plus.
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001, ASME, NQA-1, or CSA N299 and supporting audits is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

About Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation

Bringing together more than 175 years of innovation, quality, and customer commitment under one name and one promise.

The company was forged in 1850, as American industry was being connected by pipe, valves, fittings, and the skilled people who knew how to put them in the right place. More than 175 years later, that heritage lives in ASC Engineered Solutions, a comprehensive pipe preparation, joining, hanging and flow-management portfolio supporting the people who build and maintain commercial buildings, industrial facilities, infrastructure, and critical systems. A house of brands, Anvil, Gruvlok, Sharpe, SCI, and ABZ, unified as ASC in 2019, and the portfolio has grown in the years since.

In 1920, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler started doing one thing exceptionally well: building the fire safety systems that protect people and property. Sprinklers, valves, and accessories, made in the United States. More than a century later, the discipline has not changed. A century of American-made fire protection products, with multi-generational customer relationships and multi-decade specifications. A century of protecting what matters the most.

Two legacies. One Future.

*Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*