NDT Operations Leader — Quality, Compliance & Improvement

Pegasus Steel LLC; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Internal referral bonuses

Shift differentials

OT eligibility

On-the-job training

Certification sponsorship

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Keel is seeking an experienced NDT leader to oversee inspectors and Level III personnel, ensuring productivity, quality, and compliance within the NDT department. The role requires strong supervisory skills and hands-on knowledge of NDT practices.

You will plan schedules, allocate resources, and drive process improvements while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and contract requirements. Occasional travel to other sites is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a High school diploma; technical school training or skilled trades experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a specified manufacturing field.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Degree in Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• ASNT Level II certification required, ASNT Level III or NAVSEA Examiner with NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage NDT inspectors, supervisors and Level III inspectors/Examiners.
• Assign resources to daily work ensuring all business requirements are met.
• Maintain NDT compliance to contract flow down and internal requirements.
• Ensure NDT is adequately staffed to support production needs.
• Spearhead continuous improvement of NDT and welding.
• Plans and coordinates department work schedules and provides status updates to plant leadership.
• Monitors that NDT technicians and CWIs adhere to established procedures.
• Ensures the maintenance and enhancement of current NDT practices to meet industry standards efficiently.
• Occasional travel between locations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Technical school training

Bachelor’s degree in Management/Engineering or related field

Job description

Keel is seeking an experienced NDT leader to oversee inspectors and Level III personnel, ensuring productivity, quality, and compliance within the NDT department. The role requires strong supervisory skills and hands-on knowledge of NDT practices.

You will plan schedules, allocate resources, and drive process improvements while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and contract requirements. Occasional travel to other sites is required.