NDE Program Manager

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 118,599 - 148,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)-matching program

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

CB&I in Plainfield, Illinois, seeks an experienced NDE Program Manager to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer and technical authority for radiographic testing. This critical role ensures compliance and safety in radiation-related activities and reports to the Director of Operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of industry experience, strong analytical skills, and proven communication abilities. CB&I offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of company/industry experience, with 15+ in relevant discipline.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business.

Responsibilities

• Act as CB&I Radiation Safety Officer and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee radiation safety programs and keep NDE personnel exposure records.
• Maintain licenses and train NDE technicians.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of CB&I products

Education

3–4 year university degree

Job description

Overview

The NDE Program Manager serves as CB&I Services’ Radiation Safety Officer and technical authority for radiographic testing and advanced non-destructive examination methods supporting both self-performed and subcontracted construction activities. This role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, technical adequacy, and safe execution of all activities involving radiation-producing equipment. The NDE Program Manager reports to the Director, Operations and interfaces regularly with Corporate and Area Functional Leads, Area Welding and QA Managers, Area Quality Managers, and Project and Fabrication Shop Quality Managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as CBIS Radiation Safety Officer and verify regulatory compliance and ensure all activities involving radiation producing equipment comply with safety standards.


• Oversee radiation safety programs and ensure NDE personnel exposure records are kept within permissible limits.


• Verify all rules and regulations are adhered to for each state Xray work performed on various CB&I jobs.


• Set up NDE tool list for starting new jobs, including Xray equipment, personnel dosimetry, survey meters, Xray film and chemicals, and helping get projects set‑up for self‑performing RT.


• Review third‑party (subcontracted) NDE programs to ensure they comply with all CB&I NDE safety requirements as well as local, state, and federal compliance.


• Maintain licenses.


• Train and qualify NDE technicians.


• Take shots and develop film as needed.


• Review RT schedules.


• Assist with calibration program (issuing calibration stickers).


• Assist with AUT on projects where it’s used.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of company/industry experience, 15+ in relevant discipline.


• 3–4 year university degree (preferred).


• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.


• Proactively identifies and solves complex problems.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to work and build credibility across the business.


• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.

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.

Pay Range

USD $118,599-148,248/Annually