Resident Inspector - UT Level II - Upstate NY (54525)

Applied Technical Services, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Vacation

Personal Time

Bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC seeks a Resident Inspector to lead the UT program on-site at a customer facility in Upstate New York. Responsibilities include scheduling UT testing, data verification in PSAim, and coordinating with off-site resources to incorporate thickness data.

The role requires 8–10 years of mechanical integrity experience in inspections, with strong reports and Excel skills. This is a full-time position with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year UT experience; additional certifications in PT/MT are a plus.
• Proficiency with Mechanical Integrity databases and Excel.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces; willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Daily scheduling of UT testing.
• Monitor data entry in PSAim for data quality.
• Verify low-remaining life data and update field reports.
• Coordinate UT inspections with offshore/onsite teams and update UT maps.
• Update piping isometrics and assist drafting with data corrections.
• Train Owner and Contractor personnel on NDT procedures.
• Support UT/Weld inspections for new piping fabrication.

Skills

UT testing

Data entry QA

MS Excel

Team leadership

Field inspection

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

PSAim

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mechanical Integrity NYS - NY

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Summary

ATS Mechanical Integrity Group needs a Resident Inspector to serve as a UT Program Lead for direct on-site support at customer facility in Upstate, New York. They will run the daily UT program through collation of UT schedule requirements, coordination of UT testing with other technician(s) including self‑perform of thickness testing as needed to support a thorough and timely testing strategy, and review of all UT data to ensure accuracy of the program database. In addition, the UT Program Lead maintains organization and documentation of UT testing points on piping, tanks, and vessels, including updating of UT maps as needed to ensure thorough and accurate inspection of existing, new, and modified assets. Finally, the UT Program Lead coordinates with off‑site specialist resources, including RT crews, to incorporate additional thickness data into the thickness monitoring program. This is a full‑time position working 40 hours per week. Relocation assistance is available.

Specific Activities

• Daily scheduling of UT testing
• Monitoring of data entry into Mechanical Integrity database (PSAim) to ensure quality of data being entered
• Monitoring of low‑remaining life data report in PSAim and verification of data in field as necessary to ensure accuracy of report
• Validation of thickness data coverage of existing assets, creation of additional inspection points as appropriate and as agreed with separate API 570 lead, and then coordination/execution of inspection of those points including potential working from mobile platforms and ladders
• Working with separate drafting team to enter new pipes into database and/or correct data on existing pipes (numbering, description, nominal thickness, etc.) through assignment of new TML's and conversion of existing UT data to new TML numbering.
• Update piping isometrics to show current TML’s
• Training others (Owner and Contractor employees) to support NDT work
• Making suggestions for updates to site NDT procedures as necessary to improve the program.
• UTSW weld inspection for new piping fabrication

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 1-year UT experience. Additional certifications in PT/MT a plus
• Certification for confined space entry and mobile platforms (e.g., boom lifts)
• Excellent professionalism and work ethic
• Outstanding commitment to and history of executing work safely
• Strong attention to detail
• Minimum 1-year experience working with Mechanical Integrity computer databases
• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed
• Ability to work at heights and enter small, confined spaces
• High School Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or closely related field preferred.
• Must be proficient with reports, especially Excel Spreadsheets and similar formats.
• Must be local to the Upstate New York or willing/able to relocate to the area.

Desired Skills

• One or more years experience as UT Level 2
• Experience with PSAim preferred but not required
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Word
• Experience as lead technician or support for digital radiography of piping
• Experienced leading small teams as a lead technician
• API 570 certification or interest/ability to gain API certifications in future. This would be a company paid/sponsored certification if obtained while employed with ATS.

Experience

• 8-10 years’ experience in mechanical reliability, tank/vessel/piping inspections, or design and MI program management.
• Plant engineering experience
• Industrial inspection, operations, and maintenance experience
• Process improvement experience
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work unsupervised
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to write reports detailing assessments and results
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a growing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Power‑point, AutoCAD

All Applicants Must…

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Applicants must pass a drug screen and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• “U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Benefits

ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. ATS full‑time employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, personal time, and bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATS is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.