NDT Technician
Employment Type : Full-Time
Company Background
Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.™ (IIA) is seeking a NDT Technician to join our NDT Labatories group at our Sunnyvale, CA location.
IIA is a best-in-class company and provides high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable inspections, examinations, and certifications, as well as engineering and testing solutions for a variety of industries, including nuclear power, oil and gas, petrochemical, aerospace, defense, municipalities, lifting, and manufacturing. Serving the entire United States and with a growing geographic footprint in Canada and Asia, we are the experts that find answers, explore possibilities, and provide successful solutions by focusing on knowledge, organizational growth, and continuous improvement. Our Core Values are the essence of our identity. We are growth-minded, accountable, professionals focused on leading in technology, service, and results.
Position Summary
The technician will perform hands-on Non-Destructive Testing and Examination (NDT / NDE) at customer sites and / or IIA business locations in support of IIA projects. The technician will perform the applicable NDT method such as Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and / or other methods based on the associated skill level; assess the integrity of the item inspected with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications; and report the results to the applicable personnel. Additionally, the technician will support other associated tasks such as job preparation, coordination, mobilization / demobilization, and reporting as directed by their supervisor.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all safety and quality procedures, laws, regulations, and customer requirements. Own personal and overall job site safety stopping the job if required due to unsafe conditions or lack of compliance to quality requirements. Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections.
- Perform pre-job preparations of equipment, job walkdowns, procedural reviews, etc. as required by the specific work scope.
- Perform hands on NDT / NDE work interfacing with the customer and directing / training Technician Assistants / Apprentices based on the specific work scope. Ensure work and used materials are compliant with manufacturer and customer specifications.
- Perform post-job equipment, job walkdowns, procedural reviews, etc. as required by the specific work scope for the completed work and future work scheduled / planned.
- Complete applicable job reports, and other paperwork as required / instructed on or before the required date as communicated by the applicable IIA representative.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Must be a US Citizen due to ITAR/Government projects
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years of age or older due to state / insurance requirements for performing NDT.
- Understand mechanical concepts and spatial relationships.
- Understand basic physical NDT principles, processes, and limitations.
- Understanding of basic algebra and trigonometry.
- Able to read, comprehend, and prepare technical specifications and procedures.
- Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and fellow employees.
- Ability to use basic software and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs.
- Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license.
- Take and pass all pre-employment screening, including background and initial and future random drug screening.
- Meet or exceed quality program requirements for work experience on the applicable method and total work experience for the NDT method and level.
- Provide verifiable evidence of previous certification, or completion of ASNT recommended training program for applicable method, or successfully complete the training program and applicable exams.
Desired Skills / Qualifications
- Secondary education leading toward an AS / BS in science, materials, or engineering degree.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work varying hours and varying days of the week.
- Must be able to work in varying working environments ranging from an indoor office / laboratory environment to an outdoor oil field to power plant to other industrial facilities.
- The position may occasionally be exposed to acetone, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic and / or caustic chemicals.
- May be exposed to ionizing radiation.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and / or push up to 50 lbs.
- Must meet vision requirements for the job, including near vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Benefits we offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays and Time Off
- Long term and short term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D