NDT Level III​/RSO Compliance Manager

Description

The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager is responsible for the oversight of NDT operations for which they are qualified and must be accomplished at interpreting and evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications. Capable of developing, qualifying, and approving procedures; establishing and approving techniques; interpreting codes, standards, specifications, and procedures; and designating the particular NDT methods, techniques and procedures to be utilized.

The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager will be accomplished at developing and providing NDT method specific training programs for established NDT technical personnel. The primary function of this position is to ensure the implementation, maintenance and on-going development of NDT personnel qualification and certification and NDE technical programs. Secondary functions include, but are not limited to, serving as a Mistras representative to ASME, API, ASTM and other bodies as needed and being designated as a client’s NDT Level III representative.

The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager will also coordinate activities required to implement and maintain the Mistras Quality Assurance Program. The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager provides quality training and utilizes quality and continuous improvement tools to assure the effectiveness of the quality assurance program by way of internal and external audits, customer feedback, corrective actions, etc. The candidate must be able to work as a team member in the continuous improvement of production processes and procedures, work with customers to define and document their requirements.

The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager will also serve as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and is the lead technical expert on the Radiation Safety Team and acts as the principal technical resource to the Mistras Services Group. The RSO function is responsible for assuring that all job sites and the facility use of radiation conform to the Mistras Radioactive Material License, selected industry standards, and applicable government regulations.

The RSO function is responsible to assure that radiation exposures to personnel are as low as reasonably achievable.

The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager is also responsible for the implementation of the Mistras Safety Program and will be able to conduct accident and incident investigations, determine probable causes and make recommendations for corrective action. The NDT Level III/Compliance Manager will ensure that all Mistras employees abide by not only the Mistras Safety Program but also all Federal, State and local regulations as they pertain to the NDT general industry and construction standards 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.

• Hold current ASNT Level III certifications in the methods of MT, PT, UT and RT.
• Provide NDT Level III services in the form of certifying Mistras employees who are eligible for NDT certification.
• Have a working knowledge of other NDT methods/techniques such as ET and VT and has the responsibility of staying abreast of and bringing forward emerging technologies that can add to our service line offering.
• Recommend program improvements as needed.
• Develop and maintain all specifications for NDT, including the development and maintenance of all NDT technical procedures, forms and supporting documentation.
• Provide support for training initiatives relating to the areas which assigned, and other training as requested by supervision.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of all applicable regulations, codes, standards, and specifications, as well as company policies and procedures; complete any training necessary to support these activities and communicate these requirements to affected branch personnel as necessary.
• Communicate with customers on technical and program issues.
• Provide training, as necessary, to affected personnel, including customers, to obtain program compliance, process efficiency and effectiveness, cooperation, continued education, and morale.
• Participate in other general administrative and technical activities such as cost reduction options, communications,…