TG NDE Level II Examiner

System One has an exciting opportunity for a Turbine & Generator (TG) NDE Level II Examiner. This is a full-time, direct position in Huntersville, NC (remote may be considered).

A Turbine & Generator (TG) NDE Level II Examiner is an individual who has industry experience and has secured and maintained NDE LII certification in at least one surface examination method (VT, MT, or PT) and one volumetric examination method (UT, ET, or RT). Additional training and/or certification in other methods may be provided to satisfy core competencies and meet customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position is for someone with experience in, and wanting to grow, in Turbine and Generator nondestructive examinations (NDE), using various methods. This role will be responsible for conducting NDE to assess the condition of critical rotating equipment. Experience in Boresonic inspections, automated generator retaining ring inspections & phased array UT of blade attachments is a plus.

Key Attributes:

Business Understanding

• Participates in some business development activities and is familiar with various business units and product offerings
• Develops entrepreneurism by working with a coach within the organization

Technical Understanding

• Has a sense for mechanical concepts and spatial relationships
• Has a strong understanding of the basic physical NDE principles and processes and is competent in advanced technologies
• Able to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct the inspection according to procedures, and interpret, evaluate, and document results in all the testing method(s) the certificate holder utilizes.
• Provides on-the-job training for Level I and Level I Limited and act as a supervisor
• Organizes and documents the results of the inspection.
• Familiar with all applicable codes, standards, and other documents that control the NDT method being utilized.

Project Management:

• Exhibits ethical behavior, trustworthy, respectful of peers
• Able to conduct examinations independently and troubleshoot equipment
• Team-oriented, professionally minded
• Willing to work in extreme environments.
• Willing to accept extensive travel assignments; acceptable to extended work hours/days/weeks
• Flexible to the dynamics of client scheduling
• Safety conscience and compliant to written procedures and quality practices.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency with secondary education leading toward an AS/BS in science, materials, or engineering
• 2 years of industry-related experience as a Level II NDE examiner or 2 years of experience with AS or BS degree
• Has successfully completed any additionally required training and secured Level II NDE certification in no less than two (2) surface methods (VT, MT, or PT) and one (1) volumetric (UT, ET, or RT) NDE method within six (6) months
• Preference for candidates with certification in MT/PT and UT with Phased Array (UT-PA) and/or Time-of-Flight Diffraction (UT-TOFD) endorsements.

Work Environment:

• Willing to conduct assignments in an environment of less than favorable conditions, including dirty or radiological environments and physically challenging conditions (heat, cold or physical activities such as climbing or carrying equipment)
• Demonstrate ability to maintain focus in hazardous industrial environments such as at heights, on scaffolds and picks, in noisy locations, with operating machinery nearby or overhead, and with dangerous activities occurring nearby (welding, grinding, flame cutting, overhead loads, etc.)
• Experience working in power plant environments preferred.