NDT Inspector - Senior (PAUT): On-Site at VUG - Houston

Description

• Makes decision in the area of codes (includes AWS D1.1) and specifications.
• Actively mentors Entry and Intermediate level NDT Inspectors, which includes monitoring and documenting OJT progress
• Interprets reports for NDT and passes or rejects quality acceptance.
• Responsible for testing and evaluation, with absolute integrity, of products to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications
• Has the authority to reject material, stop work in process etc. to minimize financial loss and risk of customer dissatisfaction.
• Actively participate in department safety, demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
• Maintain timely and consistent attendance
• Accountable and responsible for essential tools and equipment provided along with the maintenance of these tools, to include calibration

Requirements

• AWS SCWI certification
• Ability to work timely and expeditiously to deliver an on-time result without errors.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to obtain and maintain advanced inspection certifications including AMPP (NACE) CIP or Phased Array UT, if required by Valmont.
• 3+ years’ experience in fabricated steel environment
• High School diploma and 7+ years of work/educational experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to prioritize work in order to complete deadlines. Must also be able to work through problem with the minimum amount of assistance from the lead person or supervisor.
• Works under production conditions with accurate performance and completion of work within set time limits
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW FOR BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES***
• Ability to use basic measuring tools, such as tape measure, calipers, fillet weld gauges, and levels (digital and conventional) to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• 10 years’ experience in fabricated steel environment
• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Certification (PAUT)
• Ability to operate NDT testing equipment.
• Proficient in basic quality assurance disciplines including the use of dimensional inspection and gauging equipment
• Other AWS professional certifications
• Able to perform metallurgical testing including weld coupon testing, positive material identification, and macro examination of weldments.
• Ability to work effectively with plant employees, supervisors, management and customers.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations, including conversion of fractions to decimals
• Associate Degree in NDT from an accredited school
• SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II in UT, VT, MT, and PT
• Level II NDT certifications

Benefits

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Paid time off
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Work Life Support
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance