Senior Quality Specialist (NDT Technician)

Location: Bad Axe, MI - onsite 100%

Duration: Long term - possible contract to hire

Salary Range: Negotiable; full benefits including 401k, medical, relocation assistance

*Open to local and nationwide candidates willing to relocate (paid). Requires onsite in Bad Axe, Michigan.

Position Summary:

The Senior Quality Specialist (NDT Technician) is responsible for performing advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) and quality inspections to ensure the integrity, safety, and compliance of energy infrastructure assets. This role supports construction, maintenance, and operational activities across generation, transmission, pipeline, and renewable energy sites by identifying defects, verifying workmanship, and enforcing quality standards in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform nondestructive examinations using approved methods such as UT, RT, MT, PT, VT, and other applicable techniques.
• Interpret NDT results to identify defects, discontinuities, and non-conformances in materials, welds, and structures.
• Ensure inspections comply with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO, company specifications).
• Review and verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and inspection plans.
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities during construction, outages, and maintenance work.
• Prepare clear, accurate inspection reports, records, and documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, and contractors to resolve quality issues and corrective actions.
• Conduct field inspections at energy facilities including power generation plants, substations, pipelines, wind, and solar sites.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, environmental regulations, and site-specific requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior inspectors or technicians as needed.
• Support project schedules by performing inspections efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of hands-on NDT and quality inspection experience in energy, utilities, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
• Current Level II or Level III NDT certification(s) per ASNT, ISO, or equivalent (UT, MT, PT, RT, VT as applicable).
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection, materials testing, and fabrication standards.
• Experience working in outdoor and industrial field environments.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites and work extended hours as required.
• Proficient in inspection documentation, reporting tools, and basic computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background, drug, and site access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• API certifications (API 570, 653, or 510).
• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification.
• Experience with renewable energy assets (wind, solar, battery storage).
• Familiarity with utility-scale construction, pipelines, or rotating equipment.
• Level III certification or prior leadership/oversight experience.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.