Job Summary
Provide technical expertise to a variety of nondestructive testing industries. These industries include structural steel, manufacturing, machining, power generation, and petro-chemical. The services provided by the NDT Department are performed to the standards of industry including AWS, ASME, ASTM, API, AISC, and UBC as well as state laws governing professional services. All services will be performed in accordance with AST’s QA/QC procedures. The NDT Technician will have an important role in developing the expertise and efficiency of the NDT department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Perform MT, PT, UT, RT, and VT examinations. Interpret results and prepare reports documenting results.
• Maintain certification data in MT, PT, UT, RT, and VT.
• Maintain current procedures and equipment calibrations for the NDT department.
• Maintain client contact for ongoing projects and interface with the NDT manager to prepare proposals, schedule laboratory and field testing activities.
• Assist coordination of full-time and intermittent field projects by AET personnel, including reporting and invoicing.
• Maintain client contact for ongoing projects and interface with the NDT manager to prepare proposals, schedule laboratory and field testing activities. Expected to consume 10% of work day.
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of AET and the NDT department.
• Training to obtain and maintain certifications. Stay abreast with current NDT technologies utilized by AET.

Other Areas of Accountability

• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.
• Frequent travel and irregular hours as needed, including longer-term travel assignments.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Maintain the quality of service and work product.
• Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication.
• Perform other related duties as required to meet departmental and company goals.

Minimum Education and Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the requirements for Assistant Radiographer and be working toward ASNT-TC-1A for UT, MT, PT, and RT methods.
• Communication skills sufficient to work effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
• Capable of the physical labor required, with personal protective equipment.

Ability to:

• Occasionally move 50-70 pounds.
• Stand up to 80% of the day (often on uneven surfaces).
• Move up to 80% of the day, with frequent climbing, bending and stooping.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces.
• Occasionally work at elevations up to 200 feet, using proper safety equipment as necessary.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Non-Destructive Testing Technology or Welding Certification.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of American Engineering Testing to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.