NDT Level III (Naval/Commercial Ship Repair)

Tiello-1; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K match

Job summary

Tiello is recruiting for an NDT Level III in Norfolk, VA to oversee welding/brazing/NDT operations for government and commercial ship repair. The role is a working manager position requiring senior expertise and hands-on leadership to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will manage qualification maintenance, exams, and audits, while collaborating with executive leadership to strengthen the weld program and maintain customer satisfaction across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive experience in welding quality in ship repair/fabrication.
• Experience inspecting structural steel and selecting welding consumables.
• Knowledge of welding codes: Tech-Pub 248, ABS, ASME, AWS D1.1/D1.5.
• Must have 2+ years overseeing NDT inspections/program.
• NDT Level III certification in supervised disciplines.
• Ability to recertify NDT VT/MT/PT/UT within 30 days.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration and oversight of the Weld Program and staff.
• Maintain welder qualifications and NDT certifications.
• Develop WPQ and qualification exams; administer qualification maintenance.
• Interpret welding requirements to support bids and production teams.
• Conduct internal/external weld and brazing audits and inspections; write reports.
• Create/revise welding/braze/PCP procedures and maintain records.
• Develop PQR testing plans and execution of material testing.
• Review specs and contract requirements during Work Package reviews.
• Collaborate with Quality and leadership to maintain weld program.

Skills

Leadership

Welding knowledge

Quality management

NDT experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Registered Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Employee & Family)
• Life Insurance + Long/Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K + Co Match
• Stability: Join a team that promotes from within and hires for long-term fit
• Key leadership role
• Accountability-driven, collaborative culture

Tiello has partnered with a highly reputable prime Government and Commercial Ship Repair contractor in Norfolk, VA on their search for an NDT Level III who has experience assisting in the weld/braze/NDT programs for either the ship repair and/or the industrial fabrication operations for multiple government and commercial customers.

The NDT Level III will be responsible for assisting in the administration and management of the Company’s welding/brazing/NDT operations by ensuring personnel are adequately trained and qualified, along with qualification maintenance.This is a working-manager role that is critical to ensuring the high standards of quality and safety that the shipyard is known for and requires the candidate to stay current with the latest welding technologies, industry’s best practices, as well as customer contractual and regulatory compliance.

Job Title: NDT Level III

Project Types: Government and Commercial Ship Repair

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration and oversight of the Weld Program and its subordinate staff and Support operational goals through well-qualified, competent personnel and program management in the assigned areas.
• Assist in maintaining welder qualifications/certifications in applicable systems (NavWeld).
• Assist in maintaining NDT inspector qualifications/certifications in applicable systems (NavNDT).
• Assist in the development of quality and workmanship demonstration standards and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), administers/oversees qualification exams, and ongoing qualification maintenance.
• Assist in the interpretation and evaluation of welding requirements (specs, codes, standards, procedures, etc.) to assist in various business needs (such bid reviews) and supports production/operations teams with technical guidance.
• Assist in the performance of and/or management of various internal and external weld and brazing audits and in-process surveillances, conducts inspections, attends checkpoints, writes/documents required reports and test and inspection plans.
• Creates, reviews, revises, qualifies Weld/Braze/PCP procedures (or solicits third party companies for the same) and maintains adequate retention/documentation.
• Executes PQR development to include planning, setup, and execution of testing of material.
• Reviews technical specifications and contract requirements during Work Package reviews and QA WorkBook development to provide guidance for Welding/Brazing technical requirements, PCP development, test and inspection plans, and qualification needs.
• Works in tandem with other Quality department members to manage relevant procedures in the Quality Management System.
• May act as a Company representative/liaison with internal teams, customers, vendors, regulators, etc. on matters related to their area of responsibility.
• Tracks, reports, and presents to stakeholders on the weld program’s key metrics, performance indicators, trends, audit results, corrective actions, etc. on matters related to their area of responsibility.
• May serves as a primary liaison between the Shipyard and the customer, to include government representatives, to answer and investigate discrepancies, concerns, or issues and ensure execution of corrective actions and compliance with customer specifications
• relative to the weld program on matters related to their area of responsibility.
• Assist in collaborating with executive leadership, management, and employees at all levels across the enterprise to build/maintain a strong weld program and sound working relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of collective experience in progressive roles supporting welding, weld quality, or other related positions in ship repair and/or industrial fabrication settings. Experience must include prior inspection of structural, steel fabrications and knowledge/experience in selection/application of welding consumables and equipment (for various material combinations).
• Knowledge/command of standard welding codes and requirements – Examples may include but not limited to Tech-Pub 248, ABS Classification Rules, ASME, AWS D1.1 and D1.5, ASME codes for welding requirements, etc.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience performing and/or overseeing NDT inspections/program.
• Must attain Level III certification in NDT disciplines they oversee or as directed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes – Examples include but not limited to SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, etc.
• Must have the ability to recertify NDTs for VT, MT, PT and UTT qualifications in 30 days in at least one area.Any additional certifications is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration, leadership, and communication skills (both written and verbal) to yield influence and build successful relationships.
• Strong administrator with well-developed organizational, time management, prioritization, multitasking capabilities with proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office products, analytical tools, database management, etc.).
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain access credentials to worksites, including government installations, military bases, and customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (such as Welding Engineering or related field) and/or Registered Apprenticeship preferred.
• NDT Level III, CWI, and/or CWE qualifications strongly desired.
• Previous managerial/leadership roles, to include oversight of personnel, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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