Certified NDT Inspector - Senior; PAUT

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This position reports to the Quality Supervisor. The NDT Inspector – Senior evaluates the assembly of fabricated materials by dimensional checks, visual inspection of welds, and conducts nondestructive testing via ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant processes. The Senior Inspector also holds additional certifications such as phased array, eddy‑current, and radiography. Responsibilities include coordinating the quality area to meet production goals, completing daily paperwork, describing Valmont’s quality system, demonstrating inspection proficiency for customer and third‑party auditors, upholding quality, productivity, safety and environmental policies, communicating within the work group to ensure teamwork, maintaining workflow with the production supervisor, reporting issues, performing nondestructive examinations, evaluating results, and generating and maintaining NDT reports and records.

Candidates with higher level NDT Experience and Certifications will be considered for the level of NDT Inspector for which they are currently qualified.

Monday – Friday 7AM – 4PM

• Senior Level (PAUT Required): $36.66
• Advanced Level (CWI Required): $38.86

Opportunity for step pay increases at 90 days, 1 year & 2 years

• Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of products to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.
• Make decisions in the area of codes (includes AWS D1.1) and specifications.
• Interpret reports for NDT and pass or reject quality acceptance.
• Actively mentor Entry and Intermediate level NDT Inspectors, monitoring and documenting OJT progress.
• Perform metallurgical testing including weld coupon testing, positive material identification, and macro examination of weldments.
• Obtain and maintain advanced inspection certifications including AMPP (NACE), CIP or Phased Array UT, if required by Valmont.
• Reject material, stop work in process, etc., to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction.
• Work under production conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits.
• Accountable for essential tools and equipment, including maintenance and calibration.
• Active participation in department safety, demonstrating excellent safety practices and behaviors that conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain timely and consistent attendance.
• This position reports to the Quality Supervisor and has no direct reports.

• A high awareness for safety at all times.
• High School diploma and 7+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in a fabricated steel environment.
• Level II NDT certifications.
• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Certification (PAUT).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges, and levels (digital and conventional) to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to operate NDT testing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management and customers.
• Ability to prioritize work to complete deadlines, working…