Lead NDT Inspector

Description

TITLE: Lead NDT Inspector

REPORTS TO: NDT Examiner, LIII

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT / PT STATUS: Full time

LOCATION:Norfolk, VA

Summary

Lead NDT Inspector will direct and provide supervisory oversight of junior level II NDT inspectors, aiding them with technical guidance and on-the-job training as necessary. The lead NDT inspector will also perform VT, UT, MT and PT inspections on surface ship and submarine structure/ piping. Required to perform miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his or her NDT Examiner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide advanced training to both junior and journeyman NDT inspectors for NDT inspections as well as other typical duties such as Test and Inspection Plan management
• Junior NDT inspectors in the region will report to Lead NDT
• Act as deck plate subject matter expert on NDT for various projects
• Review technical work instructions for accuracy and completeness prior to assigning NDT tasks
• Assist in resolving quality issues in region
• Identify areas of improvement for NDT and Quality Assurance procedures and as they ari Review NDT inspectors' Objective Quality Evidence prior to submittal
• Ensure attention to detail is paramount amongst all inspectors
• Perform periodic surveillances on trade workers (welders / fitters) as well as NDT inspectors to establish trends and combat non-conformance
• Perform most complicated VT MT PT, and UT processes with an emphasis on training junior inspectors
• Perform basic VT, MT, PT and UT inspections as workload demands
• Act as liaison between Test Examiners and projects as needed
• Ensure projects have NDT resources needed
• Ensure NDT equipment on job sites is in good working order and calibrated as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Direction and oversight of fellow NDT Inspectors
• Must be able to deliver simple to complex instructions to inspectors in a manner that they can follow accurately.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes

• Have knowledge of welding joint design and joint fit up requirements
• Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form
• Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and have a dependable work ethic
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
• Familiarity with the metric system
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school graduate, or GED
• Qualified NDT Level II inspector IAW NAVSEA requirements in Tech pub 271
• Experience with SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding highly preferred
• 5 years of NAVSEA NDT certification in the following methods: Visual testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic thickness testing and ultrasonic shearwave testing
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred but not required.
  
  

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions. May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to successfully pass near vision acuity and color discrimination examinations, with or without the use of corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses), is required.
• Must be able to deliver simple to complex instructions to inspectors in a manner that they can follow accurately.
• Willing to work 40 hours a week
  
  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
  
  

About the Organization IMIA,LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. Port with a mobile full time workforce that ensures that a quality product is delivered on time every time. IMIA, LLC has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customer's preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

IMIA, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k
  
  

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

EOE Statement IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.