NDT Technical Specialist

UTLX Position Overview

This position will report to the Manager of NDT Processes and will ensure through evaluation, training, and oversight that non‑destructive testing (NDT) activities are performed in compliance with AAR, FRA, company, and customer requirements. The incumbent will also oversee the implementation of new techniques or methods at various repair facilities meeting deadlines and ensuring the facility is fully capable of utilizing these new techniques or methods for tank qualification and railcar inspection activities.

The position is based out of the East End Makers Hub in downtown Houston, Texas or a site Repair office with a hybrid work schedule, requires regular travel to operational needs, and demands the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment.

• Perform training, testing, oversight and technical performance evaluations of personnel at various repair facilities.
• Coordinate with shop(s) NDT staff to improve processes and resolve problems.
• Create special process/NDT inspection and repair training material and procedures/work instructions.
• develop, evaluate, and implement creative solutions when faced with technical challenges.
• Accurately and legibly complete documents and reports.
• Present highly technical information in a manner that is easily understood by facility personnel.
• Follow established programs and procedures in the qualification and certification of personnel and inspection of company and customer‑owned equipment.
• Act as a technical resource for the North American RBU.
• Perform training and certification, revision and creation of procedures, work instructions, and manuals and implement the tools necessary to ensure shop compliance and efficiency.
• Assist with annual internal quality assurance, AAR, FRA, and other compliance‑related technical audits.
• Perform root cause analysis and development of corrective/preventive actions for NDT related matters as well as investigation of customer complaints and audit findings.
• The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the technical performance, training and certification of shop technicians and inspectors remain in compliance with AAR, FRA, internal and customer requirements.
• The incumbent will develop a knowledge of UTC procedures/standards, AAR/DOT regulations, customer procedures, and other technical areas such as tank car repair practices, NDT requirements, inspection, welding, tank car parts/components, and coatings, and Service Equipment.

• High School Diploma required;
  Technical/post‑secondary education a plus.
• Current or previous centralized or employer‑based certification to Level‑II equivalent in UT or ET methods is required.
• Centralized, or employer‑based evidence of performance‑based qualification to perform PAUT (UT), TOFD (UT), or ACFM (ET) is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification – ASNT NDT Level III certifications: LT, PT, MT, VT, UT, IR, or ET.
• Possess a basic understanding of and ability to proficiently operate basic computer hardware (tablet, PC, handheld and embedded platforms) and gain operational proficiency of new software within reasonable time frames.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Smartsheet.
• Certifiable to the requirements of American Association of Railroads, MSRP C‑III, Appendix T.
• Understanding of and the ability to apply the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for tank car qualification.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interaction, and presentation skills required.

• Understanding and the ability to apply the product requirements of tank car owners.
• Experience with autonomous, semi‑autonomous or manually controlled (robotic) inspection data gathering systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of air brakes, service equipment, welding, coatings, and other special processes a plus.

• Hybrid work arrangement: minimum of 2 days per week in office and up to 3 days remote, when not traveling (subject to change)
• Travel up to 75%, as needed
• Flexibility to…