Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner – Jacksonville, FL

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a qualified NDT oversight professional to lead on-site evaluations of supplier NDT programs, witness re-inspections, and monitor compliance with NAVSEA/NDT standards. Strong leadership, documentation, and communication are essential to ensure program health across multiple offices and facilities.

The role requires Level II/III NDT certifications with MT, PT, VT, and a plan to achieve Level III certification within one year, plus travel up to 30% annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with NDT certification or equivalent experience.
• Current or prior Level III in MT, PT, VT per ASNT/NAS NAVSEA standards with minimum 3 years as Level III.
• Ability to pass and maintain Level III certification within 1 year of hire.
• Documented evidence of training, OJT hours, and certification records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nondestructive testing conducted at Electric Boat suppliers and facilities.
• Conduct on-site supplier evaluations and audits; witness re-inspections.
• Monitor supplier NDT program administration and training onboarding.
• Prepare technical reports on findings from oversight and investigations.
• Interact with internal and external program offices and NAVSEA as required.
• Travel approximately 30% of the year.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Project leadership

NDt knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASNT SNT-TC-1A/NAS-410/NAVSEA/NAS-4179 certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

This job is located at the Jacksonville, FL location. *

The successful candidate will contribute to oversight of nondestructive (NDT) being conducted at specific Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities. This position will provide technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in various NDT methods such as magnetic particle testing [MT], liquid penetrant testing [PT], visual testing [VT], and ultrasonic testing [UT]). Primary responsibilities are supplier on-site evaluations and audits, witnessing re-inspections, monitoring supplier NDT program administration, reviewing supplier NDT training and onboarding programs, and evaluating the overall health of each strategic sourcing supplier NDT program.

Additional Responsibilities Will Include

• Review, administer, and perform surveillances to ensure compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications.
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field on NDT.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise with respect to manufacturing support and problem resolution.
• Interact with EB Strategic Sourcing Program Office, Suppliers, EB Engineering, EB Supplier Quality, EB Quality Assurance Engineering, EB Purchasing, EB Operations, EB COLUMBIA Program Office, EB VIRGINIA Program Office, Newport News Shipbuilding, SUPSHIP Groton, and NAVSEA as required.
• Preparing technical reports as result of findings during oversight, research and development, and problem resolution investigations.
• Selected candidate will be expected to pass Level III certifications within 1 year of employment.
• Travel is estimated to be 30% per work year.

Qualifications

Required:

• High-school diploma or GED with appropriate related NDT certification(s) or experience
• Certified Level II in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/ NAS-410/ EN-4179/NSTR-99 with a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing hands on NDT inspections

OR

• Current or previously held Level III certifications in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/NAS-410/EN-4179/ NAVSEA 250-1500-01 with minimum of three (3) years’ experience functioning as a Level III (if two of the three methods are achieved, ability to certify in the last method is acceptable)
• Applicants must provide documented evidence of classroom training, OJT hours, and certification records in support of qualification and experience
• Ability to pass and maintain Level III Certification within One (1) year of hire

Preferred

• For internal Electric Boat employees: EB shipyard NDT experience
• Presently or previously certified in multiple NDT methods as a Level II or III.
• A background in engineering or engineering support
• Experience in Quality in an industrial environment, shipbuilding or other heavy fabrication
• Familiarity with Military specifications (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and NAVSEA 250-1500-1)
• Current Level III certification in MT, PT, VT and RT or UT as T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 (ASNT NDT Level III) or NAVSEA 250-1500-01 Examiner.
• Hands on experience with:
  • Dry Magnetic Particle Testing using Yoke and Prod Techniques.
  • Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing on a Bench unit
  • Solvent Removable (Type II, Method C)
  • Water Washable (Type II, Method A)

Skills

• Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports, and other documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ensure effective interface with a variety of organizations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt and effective action.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point (or equivalent).
• Ability to serve as project lead or technical expert while witnessing inspections.
• Applicant must have the ability to understand basic principles of multiple NDT methods and applications to determine weld and base metal performance.
• Applicant should have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems by effectively asking questions, extracting necessary data from available sources, and working with others to determine root causes and implement appropriate solutions.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Kneeling