Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the Success of the Nondestructive (NDT) Engineering Vendor Support organization at Electric Boat by providing technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in the Radiographic Testing (RT) or Visual Testing(VT)/Magnetic Particle(MT)/ Testing(PT) methods. Primary responsibilities are performing audits of Supplier inspection personnel during In-Depth Supplier Assessments (ISA) as the technical expert on NDT, monitoring supplier NDT execution, reviewing supplier NDT training programs, and monitoring the health of each supplier NDT program.

Additional responsibilities will include:

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• (RT Examiner) Review Supplier film for Procedure Qualification Reports, Shooting Sketches for castings, and various other radiography assessments.
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• Evaluate and ensure vendor compliance with fabrication and NDT Submarine specification requirements.
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• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field of NDT.
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• Providing technical guidance, expertise, and problem resolution for material suppliers.
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• Continuous engagement with Supplier Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Design and Engineering departments as well as Supervisor of Shipbuilding and NAVSEA Customer representatives.
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• Monitor supplier NDT practice, review supplier NDT training programs, and evaluate the health of each supplier NDT program.
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• Attend In-Depth Supplier Assessments (ISA) as the technical expert on NDT.
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• Preparing technical reports as result of ISA findings, research and development, and problem resolution investigations.
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• Applicants must be able to qualify NAVSEA 250-1500-1 (RT/VT/MT/PT) Examiner within 1 year of hiring date.
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• Travel is estimated to be 15% per work year.
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Qualifications

Required:

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• High-school diploma or GED
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• Presently or previously certified in RT as a Level II OR Level III with a minimum 5 years' experience as a Level II
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Preferred:

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• Presently or previously certified in RT as a Level III OR a minimum 5 years' experience as a Level III in VT, MT, and PT
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• A background in engineering or engineering support
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• Experience in Quality in an industrial environment, shipbuilding or other heavy fabrication
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• Familiarity with Military specifications (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and NAVSEA 250-1500-1)
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Skills

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• Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports, and other documents
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• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point (or equivalent)
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• Ability to serve as project lead or technical expert on ISA's
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• Applicant must have the ability to understand basic principles of multiple NDT methods and applications to determine weld and base metal performance
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ensure effective interface with a variety of organizations.
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• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt and effective action.
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• 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
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Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Reaching, Stooping

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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