NDT Inspector

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a detail-oriented NDT Inspector to review supplier NDT and quality documentation for compliance with codes, standards, project specs, and client requirements. The role emphasizes traceability and technical compliance, with support for welding inspection as needed.

You will verify NDT personnel qualifications, review VT/PT/MT/UT/RT results, and ensure complete, auditable records. Travel for supplier and site inspections will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing supplier quality records and weld documentation.
• Experience in NDT inspection and QA/QC documentation.
• Knowledge of VT, PT, MT, UT, RT methods and codes.
• Understanding of ITPs, welding docs, and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Verify NDT personnel qualifications meet project/code requirements.
• Review NDT exams and reports for VT, PT, MT, UT, RT.
• Review MDRs, inspection dossiers, certificates for completeness and traceability.
• Verify material and weld traceability with NDT reports.
• Review supplier documentation against ITPs, drawings and specs.
• Identify missing or non-compliant documentation and issue comments.
• Track review status, punch-lists, and close-out activities.
• Support welding inspection activities including V&I, weld IDs, WPS/PQRs.

Skills

NDT inspection

Documentation review

Traceability

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ASNT Level II certification

CWI certification preferred

Tools

NDT codes knowledge

Inspection software

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Ready to take your inspection expertise on the road? We are seeking a detail-oriented NDT Inspector to review and verify supplier NDT and quality documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards, project specifications, approved procedures, and client requirements. The primary focus is supplier document review, technical compliance, and traceability, with additional support for welding inspection and CWI activities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify NDT personnel qualifications and certifications meet applicable project and code requirements.
• Review NDT examinations and reports for VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, applicable codes, project specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Review Manufacturing Data Books/MDRs, inspection dossiers, NDT reports, material certificates, weld maps, weld logs, and related quality records for completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
• Verify material and weld traceability, including heat numbers, weld numbers, welder identification, and correlation with NDT reports.
• Review supplier documentation against approved ITPs, drawings, specifications, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or non-compliant documentation and issue clear review comments for supplier correction.
• Track document review status, outstanding comments, punch-list items, and final close-out activities.
• Review NDT procedures, techniques, results, and acceptance criteria for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support welding inspection activities, including visual inspection, fit-up verification, weld identification, and review of WPSs, PQRs, welder qualifications, and welding records.
• Review NCRs, repair records, and corrective actions related to NDT and fabrication activities.
• Support supplier/source inspections and final inspections as required.
• Coordinate with suppliers, QA/QC, engineering, third-party inspectors, and document control to resolve technical and documentation issues.
• Ensure final supplier quality documentation is complete, traceable, technically acceptable, and suitable for project turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Experience reviewing supplier quality records, material certificates, weld documentation, and manufacturing data books.
• Experience in NDT inspection, supplier quality assurance, fabrication inspection, or quality documentation review.
• Knowledge of VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT methods, applicable codes and standards, and NDT acceptance criteria.
• Understanding of material and weld traceability, ITPs, welding documentation, and non-conformance management.
• Relevant NDT certifications (ASNT, PCN, ISO 9712, or equivalent) appropriate to assigned duties.
• CWI certification or equivalent welding inspection experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, technical review, communication, and document control skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ASME Section V, VIII, IX, API 1104, API 650, or AWS D1.1. Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems. Experience in heavy fabrication, structural steel, pressure vessels, or pipeline construction. Strong understanding of welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW.

Skills

Strong knowledge of welding codes, specifications, and NDT standards. Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inspection reporting software. Ability to work independently in both field and shop environments. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage travel schedules and multiple inspection assignments.

Certifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Preferred
• ASNT Level II (VT/MT/PT/UT/RT) – Preferred
• Valid driver's license – Required

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and steel plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.