Sr NDT Tech - Kenn

Overview At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world‑class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together—one customer, one team, and one community at a time. Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive. With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization, placing emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees. Scope of Responsibility The primary role of the SR NDT Tech Professional is to lead the team of technicians that inspect the quality of welded joints in metallic materials. The position is a key element for serving our customer base, thus making the position very demanding with full responsibility and accountability for its effectiveness in achieving our overall goal of supplying excellent quality. In addition, the position demands controls and procedures to ensure products are consistently built and shipped to meet customer specifications and requirements, including on‑time delivery. Essential Duties Interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control NDT methods used by Sabre Industries/FWT facilities. Assume technical responsibility for the NDT facilities and staff. Select the method and technique for a specific inspection. Prepare and verify adequate procedures for the certified method. Approve NDT procedures and other NDT related work instructions for technical adequacy in the certified method. Audit personnel to meet current customer requirements in NDT methods as needed. Provide training and guidance to personnel in determining pass/fail criteria. Conduct inspections to ensure quality and detect discontinuities using ultrasonic equipment. Accurately record paperwork and test results. Provide training and guidance for LevelI and LevelII inspectors. Verify product to specification. Approve or authorize maintenance methods of inspection tools and equipment. Read blueprints and understand lean manufacturing practices and cost effectiveness. Review and stay abreast of NDT requirements and updates. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to co‑workers and subordinates as a representative of the company. Maintain all aspects of NDT related records. Assist with any other projects as needed. Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and infectious control standards. Maintain confidentiality of records and information. Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Provide training, mentor, coach and evangelize a passion for quality, customer satisfaction and a client view within/throughout the Sabre Industries businesses. Additional duties as assigned. Position Requirements Two years of experience as a NDT Tech A, UT2/MT2. Provide leadership and coaching of division‑level continual improvement events related to known inefficiencies (manufacturing or system) and potential compliance violations in code or customer requirements. Coach leaders, supervisors, and associates in problem‑solving methods, standard operating procedures (NDT and manufacturing), consistent reporting, and especially interaction with clientele. Knowledge of heavy manufacturing (fabrication, machinery) required. Experience managing and providing examples of tactical and strategic management across multiple facilities and states. Domestic travel required – 40% to Sabre facilities and customer locations. ASTM pressure vessel or AWSD1.1 experience preferred – background in SAW and/or GMAW welding. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to walk and perform activities that require considerable use of arms and moving the entire body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling materials – within an office, manufacturing environment and potentially client‑based outside utilities, such as storage yards, utility lines and customer testing facilities. Must be willing to visit customer and client locations in an open environment, possibly exposed to extreme temperatures, while maintaining a safe work ethic and using proper PPE as required for the occasion. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement. Life and Disability Coverage. Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays. Health and Wellness Resources. Employee Discounts. Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sabre Industries