Quality NDE Examination Technician

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an experienced NDE Examination Technician to perform RT and UT examinations for ATR operations, outages, and modifications. The role emphasizes safe, well-documented testing, including PAUT and advanced UT techniques, with close collaboration to Quality Engineering and facility teams.

Qualified candidates will hold Level II RT/UT and possess the ability to obtain INL certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 6+ years of related experience for Level 5.
• Current Level II qualification in RT and/or UT; ability to obtain INL certification.
• Ability to interpret NDE procedures, drawings, specs, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform RT and/or UT examinations per procedures and codes.
• Set up, calibrate, acquire data, evaluate, and document within Level II scope.
• Support PAUT and advanced UT activities as qualified.
• Provide field inspection support for ATR operations, outages, and ISI.
• Review drawings, specs, and inspection plans before field work.
• Plan pre-job walkdowns and identify access, equipment, and radiological needs.
• Interface with Quality Engineering and craft organizations to ensure safe execution.
• Document results, indications, and limitations accurately.
• Maintain NDE certifications, training, and proficiency.
• Assist improvements to procedures and inspection processes.

Skills

Radiographic Testing

Ultrasonic Testing

PAUT

NDE Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Encoded UT

Digital radiography

Computed radiography

Job description

ATR Quality is seeking an experienced Nondestructive Examination professional to support inspection activities at the Advanced Test Reactor. This position will perform and support Radiographic Testing (RT) and/or Ultrasonic Testing (UT) examinations for reactor operations, maintenance, modifications, projects, and outage activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality Engineering, Level III personnel, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and other facility organizations to ensure examinations are properly planned, executed, documented, and compliant with applicable procedures, codes, and quality requirements. Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) or other advanced UT techniques is highly desirable.

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Quality NDE Examination Technician to work on our Environment Safety Health & Quality team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Advanced Test Reactor facility in Idaho withevery Friday off.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Nondestructive Examiner:

• Perform Radiographic Testing (RT) and/or Ultrasonic Testing (UT) examinations in accordance with approved procedures, applicable codes, standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform examination setup, calibration, data acquisition, evaluation, interpretation, and documentation within the scope of assigned Level II qualifications.
• Support conventional and advanced ultrasonic examination activities, including phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), as qualified.
• Provide field inspection support for ATR operations, maintenance, modifications, projects, Inservice Inspection (ISI), and outage activities.
• Review applicable drawings, specifications, work packages, inspection plans, and examination requirements prior to field execution.
• Participate in pre-job walkdowns and work-planning activities to identify examination access, equipment, personnel, radiological, and execution needs.
• Interface with Quality Engineering, NDE Level III personnel, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Scheduling, and craft organizations to support safe and efficient examination execution.
• Perform in-process surveillances and field observations to verify work complies with applicable Quality program and procedural requirements.
• Accurately document examination results, inspection activities, indications, limitations, and other relevant technical information.
• Maintain required NDE certifications, qualifications, training, and proficiency.
• Support procedure, technique, equipment, and inspection-process improvements as assigned.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring to less-experienced inspection personnel within the scope of qualification and experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 4: High school diploma and 6 years of related experience.
• Level 5: High school diploma and 6+ years of related experience.
• Current or previous Level II qualification/certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) and/or Ultrasonic Testing (UT), with ability to obtain and maintain INL certification in the applicable method(s).
• Ability to interpret and apply NDE procedures, drawings, specifications, acceptance criteria, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to perform field work in nuclear facility environments, including outage support, irregular schedules, overtime, and radiological work as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain INL Basic Inspector and other applicable job‑specific qualifications.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Current Level II certification in both RT and UT.
• Experience performing phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT).
• Experience with encoded UT, advanced UT techniques, or automated examination systems.
• Commercial nuclear, DOE nuclear facility, power-generational, aerospace, or other highly regulated NDE experience.
• Experience supporting nuclear outages or Inservice Inspection (ISI) programs.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section V, Section XI, AWS, or other applicable NDE codes and standards.
• Experience with digital radiography or computed radiography.
• Additional Level II certifications in PT, MT, VT, ET, or other NDE methods.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple inspection priorities and work effectively in schedule-driven environments.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and use stairs for long periods of time. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, assemble parts, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and a motor vehicle. The employee must intermittently lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

The work environment includes various facilities that may include exposure to extreme temperatures, UV (sun) exposure, radiation work, noisy and/or loud equipment, and hazards involving the use of power tools, lasers, and equipment which subjects the employee to mechanical and electrical hazards. Work may involve wearing protective clothing and utilizing ladders > 6 feet. Workdays will be longer than 8-hour days, overtime/irregular hours, and employees may work alone. Conditions may result in intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior and various responsibilities.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($41.42 - $70.41) / Level 5 ($47.64 - $80.98). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.