What are the responsibilities and job description for the NDT Inspector position at Gri Towers Of Texas Inc?
General Description/ Objective
The NDT (Nondestructive Testing) Inspector will be responsible for performing inspections, testing and/or evaluating materials and products that are manufactured, looking for differences in characteristics without destroying the usability of the product*. Customer requirements and standards, as well as internal quality standards and legal requirements, using NDT methods, such as UT, VT and MT.
Roles and Tasks
- Conduct material tests using UT, VT and MT methods to identify any material flaws, incomplete welds, corrosion, or gaps that may affect performance, quality or safety.
- Analyze and interpret test results after conducting various NDT specific tests.
- Develop, update and issue documentation related to any tests conducted to report to Quality Manager and other members of the management team.
- Ensure accuracy of tests results and prevent damage to materials by properly calibrating and maintaining equipment.
- Support Quality and testing by developing processes and procedures for independent work, the work of other NDT Technicians and teams. This can include policies, manuals, training activities or demonstrating proper techniques for using machinery and maintaining test data.
- The NDT Inspector will perform this evaluation based on customer requirements and standards
These roles and tasks are only enunciative but not limitative. Additional work-related tasks and responsibilities can be assigned to this position as per job content requirement and/or Supervisors request.
Profile/ Professional Competencies/ Job Requirements
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree (in NDT preferred).
- Relevancy of experience will be taken into account in lieu of education/degree. 5 years of hands-on experience with a High School Diploma/GED and professional certificates.
- Professional certificates as described under specific knowledge
Specific Knowledge
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an NDT Inspector in an industrial manufacturing environment performing product testing.
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NDT Level II in VT, MT, UT
- *** Methods Required:
- UT: shear and longitudinal waves, for weld joints at least.
- MT: Hand yoke, applicable in welds at least.
- VT: Direct inspection, applicable in welds at least. For USA positions are allowed CWI according AWS.
- Eyes test: According to ISO 9172 (color blind is not allowed)
- Experience with Shear Wave
- Ability in supervising operators compliance to Codes, Standards and Procedures
- Detail oriented, organized, structured person; hands-on, able to communicate efficiently with shop floor operators; able to anticipate, detect and solve problems as well as to suggest new solutions; able to influence
Languages
- Fluent English
IT/ Technical Knowledge
- Basic computer knowledge
Minimum Experience Required
- Recent NDT testing experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably 3 years
Internal Candidates and/or Employees from other GRI factories, are considered competent for this job if they have at least 2 years of experience on similar processes/positions.
Preferable Requirements
- Bilingual (English Spanish)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Knowledge of Welding operations (and related equipment) highly preferred
Comments
GRI Towers Texas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer!