NDT Engineering Examiner

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an experienced NDT Examiner to oversee nondestructive testing across Nuclear and Non-nuclear applications. You will maintain NDT procedures, supervise Level I/II training, and certify personnel in VT, MT, PT, UT, RT and ET.

Collaborate with QA, Design and Engineering, review NAVSEA specifications, and lead development or cost-reduction initiatives within the NDT field. Travel is minimal, under 5% annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Presently or previously certified (minimum of 2-Years) as a Level II in two (2) or more surface NDT methods (VT, MT, PT) OR,
• Presently or previously certified (minimum of 2-Years) as a Level II in one (1) or more surface (VT, PT, MT) and one (1) volumetric (UT, RT, ET) NDT methods OR,
• Presently or previously certified as a Level III in one (1) or more NDT methods
• Must be able to certify to Level III Examiner status within one (1) year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NDT procedures for specific applications.
• Monitor NDT training programs and performance of Level I/II personnel.
• Administer examinations to certify or recertify Level I/II personnel.
• Provide technical guidance for Nuclear and Non-nuclear applications.
• Serve as project or technical lead for development or process improvement tasks.
• Evaluate new NDT developments, techniques and equipment for possible use.
• Collaborate with QA, Design, and Engineering and NAVSEA representatives.
• Prepare technical reports from testing and investigations.

Skills

NDT VT

NDT MT

NDT PT

NDT UT

NDT RT

NDT ET

Level II/III certs

Training supervision

Technical reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the oversight of Nondestructive testing (NDT) supporting Electric Boat's Groton, CT facility. The successful candidate will report directly to the Groton NDT Engineering (NDTE) Supervisor. This position will provide technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in various NDT Methods, such as Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT). Primary responsibilities are to maintain existing NDT procedures for specific applications, monitor the NDT training programs and performance of Level I and Level II personnel, and administer examinations to certify or recertify Level I and Level II personnel in the assigned NDT methods. The Examiner will provide technical guidance and expertise for both Nuclear and Non-nuclear applications at Electric Boat.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Review, administer and ensure shipyard compliance with NAVSEA fabrication, welding, and NDT specifications.
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field of NDT.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise with respect to the on-site construction support and problem resolution.
• Serve as project or technical lead for both in-house and externally funded development and process improvement or cost reduction tasks as assigned.
• Evaluate new developments, techniques and equipment in the NDT field for possible application to current and future construction.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Design, and Engineering departments as well as NAVSEA Customer Representatives.
• Prepare technical reports as a result of testing, research and development, and other investigations as assigned.

Travel is estimated to be less than 5% per work year.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Presently or previously certified (minimum of 2-Years) as a Level II in two (2) or more surface (VT, PT, MT) NDT methods OR,
• Presently or previously certified (minimum of 2-Years) as a Level II in one (1) or more surface (VT, PT, MT) and one (1) volumetric (UT, RT, ET) NDT methods OR,
• Presently or previously certified as a Level III in one (1) or more NDT methods
• Must be able to certify to Level III Examiner status, as recognized by Electric Boat, within one (1) year.

Preferred:

• Level II or III experience in VT, PT, MT and either UT or RT
• 3+ years' experience as a certified Level III Examiner

Skills

• Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports and other documents.
• Applicant must have the ability to understand the basic principles and limitations of multiple NDT methods and techniques, used to determine weld and base material performance.
• Applicant should have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems by effectively asking questions, extracting necessary data from available sources, and working with others to determine root causes and implement appropriate solutions.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective interface with a variety of organizations.
• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt, effective action.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc. (or equivalent)

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet