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Form of workNDT LEVEL III
Non-Destructive Test Inspector Level III
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for an NDT Level III Inspector position located in Norfolk, VA and surrounding shipyards in the Hampton Road Areas.
Job Description:
- Reports to Vice President of Operations for all assignments and supervision.
- Administer the NDT Inspector training and qualification program.
- Responsible for management of the NDT Program in Maritime Modernization.
- Oversees and approves quality standards for structural, pipe material and equipment receiving in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
- Inspects and monitors work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in weld and coating inspections.
- Review work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements for NDT requirements.
- Perform in-process work surveillances and conducts final work-package review after work-completion for NDT
- Perform internal audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use.
- Review status of in-process rejections and recommends appropriate corrective action
- Acts as a primary liaison with customers, vendors, and various company departments for NDT Program support
- Advise management of test trends, returns, vendor performance and audit results and corrective action needed
- Responsible for the training and performance management of assigned employees
- Writes and administers qualification exams for Welder, Brazer, and NDT inspectors
- Develop quality and workmanship standards for Welders, Brazers, and NDT
- Monitor compliance with company Quality Management System, workmanship standards, and customer requirements
- Develop quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in production Work-Packages
- Define test standards and specifies test equipment and procedures
- Review technical specifications and contract requirements to advise Bid Team of welding, brazing and NDT requirements to help evaluate company capabilities and support the bid review
- Review technical specifications and contract requirements during Work Package and QA Workbook development to provide guidance for welding, brazing, NDT technical requirements, PCP development, and qualification needs
- Provide production technical guidance during accomplishment of projects
- Conduct quality assurance inspections, audit and surveillances for the Welding/Brazing and NDT Program
- Work with customer QA representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities
- Review QA control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirement.
- Review contractually required documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in business or program management and at least 10 years in the welding industry. (Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Must have at least 10 years of specialized training in Quality Assurance; with at least 2 years must be as a designated NDT Level III
- Must have a NDT Level III Examiner Certification for VT, PT, MT, and UT processes.
- Must have documented qualifications for NDT Level III VT, PT, MT, and UT that meet the requirements of ASNT-SNT-TC-1A
- Must be Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Desired Qualifications:
- ASNT Certified Level III for VT, PT, MT, and UT, through testing
Security Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Ability to gain access to private and public shipyards and Naval installations
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional Travel- less than 10%
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to physically access ships, small crafts, and submarines
- Must be able to spend hours, stooping, kneeling, crawling, walking, and standing
- Will require work outdoors, in inclement weather, or in confined areas
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Please note: The annualized pay range referenced is a general guideline. Valkyrie Enterprises considers factors such as (but not limited to) the following when determining base pay: scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s related work experience, education/training/certifications, key skills, internal peer equity/external market competitiveness, as well as other business considerations.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
