NDT Level II​/Quality Assurance Inspector - VT II at Continental Tide Defense System INC. Virg

Job Description NDT Level II / Quality Assurance Inspector Company Overview

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we believe a strong company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter their title, and can grow in their roles. We offer opportunities for learning, challenging work, and skill development, all within a competitive wages program, educational opportunities, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced NDT Level II / Quality Assurance Inspector to support our Fleet Services Group. The successful candidate will perform quality assurance inspections on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and electronic systems on U.S. Navy ships.

• Perform Non‑Destructive Testing in accordance with applicable specifications, standards, and company policies and procedures on shipboard structural and piping systems.
• Perform Quality Assurance Inspections associated with mechanical, structural, piping, and electrical repairs and installation of HM&E systems aboard ships.
• Review QAWB prior to start of work and after work is complete for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and requirements.
• Perform other quality related tasks as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Perform in‑process shipboard surveillance.
• Ensure proper completion and retention of OQE.
• Assist Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors with NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.
• Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, workmanship standards and customer requirements.
• Assist with the development of Test & Inspection Plans, Process Control Procedures, and Condition Reports as required.
• Maintain the Measuring and Monitoring Equipment (MME) Database including inspections, logging, and check‑in/check‑out of MME equipment.
• Perform duties outside of specialty to assist production in other ways as necessary (e.g., Fire Watch, Tank Watch, general cleaning, etc.).

• Must possess a high school, trade or industrial school diploma or degree.
• Target 5–8 years of experience performing NDT inspections (VT, PT, MT) within the AIT industry.
• Target 3–5 years of experience performing Quality Assurance/Control Inspections on board U.S. Navy ships.
• Certified NDT Level II Inspector (VT, PT, MT required).
• Detailed knowledge of shipboard/shipyard environment procedures, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, government specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Paint experience with NBPI or NACE certification is a plus.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain base access and security credentials.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes; minimum 30 lbs.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, and confined spaces.
• Ability to wear a respirator may be required.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Project and Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Exposure to open‑air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear PPE such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on various surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural…