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