NDT/NDE Program Lead – Shipyard Quality

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Company paid disability insurance

Legal services

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking an experienced NDT/NDE Program Manager to lead the NDT program for ship repair and industrial fabrication, ensuring adherence to NAVSEA, ASNT TC-1A, and contract requirements. This working-manager role emphasizes training, qualification maintenance, audits, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee testing, inspections, audits, and documentation, mentoring inspectors and coordinating with Quality and Operations to meet safety and quality standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive NDT program experience in ship repair or industrial fabrication.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA, ASNT TC-1A, NAVSEA Tech Pub 271, ABS, AWS, ASME codes.
• Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication per NAVSEA 1689/1688/PPD requirements.
• Knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW).
• NDT VT/MT/PT/UT qualification or ability to obtain quickly.
• Five years in Ship Repair/Shipyard/Dry Dock/Ship Construction.
• Ability to recertify NDT methods within 30 days (one area) and all methods within one year.
• Strong administration with organizational/time management skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee Colonna’s NDT Program to meet ASNT-TC-1A and NAVSEA specs.
• Create and review NDT procedures and certifications for contracts.
• Develop, administer, maintain NDT testing, training, inspections, and inspectors’ records.
• Ensure NDT equipment is available, maintained, and meets job requirements.
• Perform internal or third-party NDT audits.
• Interpret NDT requirements with teams and assist in welding specs and bids.
• Ensure NDT personnel training is conducted and documented.
• Perform inspections as required.
• Collaborate on audits and surveillance, write required reports and OQE.
• Create/revise NDT and PCP procedures and track documentation.
• Review technical specs during Bid/Work Package for NDT needs.
• Coordinate with Quality and Operations to manage procedures in QMS.
• Act as liaison with customers/regulators and present program metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Eng or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical tools

Database management

Job description

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking an experienced NDT/NDE Program Manager to lead the NDT program for ship repair and industrial fabrication, ensuring adherence to NAVSEA, ASNT TC-1A, and contract requirements. This working-manager role emphasizes training, qualification maintenance, audits, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee testing, inspections, audits, and documentation, mentoring inspectors and coordinating with Quality and Operations to meet safety and quality standards. U.S.