Job Overview:

The Senior Principal NDT Tech completes assignments and directs the work activities of others in the inspection discipline. They can solve unique and complex problems and act as a subject matter expert related to nondestructive testing. The Senior Principal NDT Tech can work autonomously within established procedures and practices.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Determine conformity/non-conformity flaws per relevant codes or standards and report accurately
• Perform NDT examination of welds and materials by any one of the following methods and qualifications (i.e., UT, PT, MT, RT, PAUT & ET) in accordance with a written Project NDT Plan, NDT Procedures, code, and contractual specification
• Execute the examination in accordance with approved NDT procedures and internationally recognized codes/specs
• Determine acceptance/rejection based on the defined criteria
• Liaise with the assigned Quality Inspector to determine the completion of the assigned task
• Report conforming work and identify non-conforming work for rectification
• Ensure rectified work is inspected by the QC Inspector prior to examination by the original NDT Method
• Perform duties ethically and safely in accordance with the professional occupation guidelines
• Hands-on experience with the most current digital equipment
• Ensure proper maintenance of NDT equipment and maintain equipment certification records
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern
• Work independently but also with remote teams of NDT personnel
• Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment (If necessary)
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management
• Complete inspecting duties, organize and generate reports pertaining to inspection and evaluation
• Prepare reports on all testing and evaluations done
• Ensure that the equipment used for testing is functioning to its maximum and according to safety regulations
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and professionalism
• Promote a positive customer service attitude internally and externally
• Enforce and abide by the requirements of safe operation and personal safety using required Personal Protective Equipment and safe work practices
• Mentor and train coworkers assigned to you through on-the-job training in safe work practices, technical skills, and compliance with company policy
• Prepare NDT reports on software by using a computer

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• High School Diploma or degree
• 10+ years’ experience as an inspector in relevant methods ASNT, PCN, or CSWIP Level II or Level III Qualification
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft programs
• Be occupationally Qualified to internationally recognized schemes to determine competency (i.e., PCN, CSWIP, ASNT, etc.) requirement
• Be proficient in assessing examination results accurately, sentencing welds, and reporting same, according to the relevant code/spec acceptance criteria