Ndt Test Examiner

Req

Team: E37 WELDING AND NDT ENGINEERING

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

This position requires a person with extensive practical and technical knowledge and experience with various NDT Test Methods and the associated specification requirements. This individual will be the technical lead for their respective NDT discipline. They will be expected to work with minimal supervision and interface with all levels of management within the company and suppliers. Additionally, this individual would work extensively with Navy customers, particularly SOS and the NAVSEA Tech Warrant Holder.

Trains, examines and certifies nondestructive test (NDT) personnel, ensuring that NDT personnel are competent and qualified to perform the applicable tests in conformance with Company and contractual requirements.
Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc.
Approves NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the adequacy of the program.
Develops and administers NDT personnel training and certification programs.
Provides counseling/corrective guidance regarding examination performance, and decertifies or retrains/tests personnel as appropriate.
Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NDT personnel and operations; evaluation of program elements; and product re-inspection activities.
Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements.
Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NDT detected workmanship trends; analysis of reject rates; the resolution of problems; and the impact of methodology changes on manufacturing and inspection operations.

This position is intended for the NDT Supplier Team.

Approves NNS Suppliers' NDT procedures and workmanship standards, and ensures the adequacy of the program. Conducts site monitoring/surveillance of NNS Suppliers' NDT personnel and operations; evaluation of program elements; and product re-inspection activities. Interprets applicable specifications, procedures, and other technical requirements. Compiles and prepares technical and interpretive reports relating to NNS Suppliers' performance. Provides technical support to resolve technical issues, as well as the development, interpretation, adaptation, qualification and implementation of specifications, procedures, processes, etc.

Certified Nondestructive Test Examiner certification (ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner) and 6 years of relevant experience in inspection, test or quality role

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

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