NDT Level III / QA Manager – North Slope, Alaska

MISTRAS Group; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group is seeking a seasoned NDT Level III / QA Manager to lead the Quality Assurance program for our North Slope, Alaska operations. You will coordinate inspections, certify Level II technicians, perform field audits, and drive process improvements across UT, PAUT, MT, PT, VT, RT, CR, and DR methods.

This full-time role follows a 21 days on / 21 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts, requiring travel from Anchorage and strong leadership to ensure compliance with customer requirements and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of NDT experience with at least 2 years in QA supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the overall Quality Assurance Program.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Training

Education

NDT Level III UT

NDT Level III PAUT

NDT Level III MT

NDT Level III PT

NDT Level III VT

NDT Level III RT

NDT Level III CR

NDT Level III DR

Tools

UT

PAUT

MT

PT

VT

RT

CR

DR

Job description

Location: North Slope, Alaska

Schedule: 21 days on / 21 days off

Shift: 12 hours per day, 7 days per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Flights from Anchorage to the North Slope provided by the company

Position Summary

MISTRAS Group is seeking an experienced NDT Level III / Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee and maintain the Quality Assurance Program for our North Slope, Alaska operations. This position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling inspections, training and certifying Level II technicians, conducting field audits, maintaining NDT equipment calibration standards, and ensuring compliance with quality procedures and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive NDT experience, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance processes across multiple nondestructive testing methods. This position follows a 21-days-on / 21-days-off rotational schedule, with 12-hour shifts, seven days per week. Employees are not required to relocate. Employees must travel to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, at their own expense. MISTRAS will provide flights from Anchorage to the North Slope for each three-week work rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the overall Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of NDT equipment.
• Conduct field audits of Level II technicians to verify compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Provide NDT training and certify Level II technicians across applicable inspection methods.
• Review, approve, and implement NDT procedures, work instructions, and process improvements.
• Investigate customer complaints, identify nonconformances, and implement corrective actions.
• Document process changes and revise procedures as necessary.
• Develop, monitor, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and program performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead by example in promoting quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with management, technicians, and customers regarding quality issues and program performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of NDT experience, including at least 2 years in a Quality Assurance supervisory role.
• Current NDT Level III certifications in the following methods:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Visual Testing (VT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Computed Radiography (CR)
  • Digital Radiography (DR)
• Experience with computed and digital radiography is required. This project uses CR and DR only; film radiography is not performed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, tools, concepts, and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct audits, evaluate technician performance, and ensure compliance with established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous North Slope, Alaska experience.
• Experience managing NDT quality programs in industrial, oil and gas, or similar environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, seven days per week, during a three-week rotation.
• Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment on the North Slope of Alaska.

Work Schedule and Travel

• Rotation: 21 days on / 21 days off.
• Shift: 12 hours per day, seven days per week while on rotation.
• Relocation: Not required.
• Travel to Anchorage: Employees are responsible for their own travel expenses to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
• North Slope Flights: Provided by MISTRAS from Anchorage to the North Slope for each rotation.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

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Note To Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

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