Level 3 NonDestructive Testing NDT ConsultantLab Manager

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

NDT Lab Manager Job Summary:

Develop, implement, and maintain the laboratory's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025, ASME, ASTM, NADCAP, etc.).

Ensure all NDT procedures (e.g., UT, RT, MT, PT, VT, ET) are conducted in compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Serve as the primary liaison with accreditation bodies and regulatory agencies during audits and assessments.

Oversee document control, calibration records, proficiency testing, and nonconformance investigations.

Lead internal audits and facilitate corrective and preventive action processes.

Monitor quality metrics and generate reports for senior management, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Collaborate with technical staff and NDT Level II and III personnel to ensure proper training, certification, and competency evaluations.

Conduct and facilitate root cause analyses for quality issues and customer complaints.

Ensure traceability, proper handling of test specimens, and integrity of test data.

Manage supplier quality and evaluate subcontracted services to ensure they meet company and client standards.

Stay up-to-date with evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Level 3 Consultant / Trainer Job Summary:

Maintain relationships with customers by checking in and scheduling visits to the facility

Write NDT procedures, techniques, written practices

Write NDT general and specific examinations

Develop and maintain customer NDT programs

Audit customer NDT programs

Act as External Level 3 for customers

Administer qualification examinations

Review and document qualifications of Level 2s and 3s for certification

Consult on issues customers are having

Represent customers during audits including customer and Nadcap

Understand, apply and impart the essential facts and principles covering the methods of Nondestructive Testing to students using a variety of instructional techniques

Show personal interest in students and create a climate conducive to optimal learning

Develop and administer formal training courses both at customer facilities and in PNR’s classroom. Some virtual training may be required.

Mentor students and trainees towards certification

Learn from Senior Level 3 in all of the above duties

Required Qualifications: Certified NDT Level 3 and the ability to teach/consult in at least 3 of the following methods: MT, PT, UT, RT, VT, ET, TIR, LT

Work toward obtaining ASNT NDT Level 3 in at least 5 methods

Ability to develop and administer course curriculum and outlines

Ability to develop and administer qualification examinations

5 years Level II experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Must be VERY fluent in written and spoken English

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Desired Qualifications:

Current ASNT NDT Level 3

NAS410 Level 3 qualified

Ability to teach/consult advanced methods: UT Detection and Sizing, Phased Array, TOFD, Digital/Computed RT, etc. and / or willingness to learn to teach these advanced methods

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience and certifications. Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, certification reimbursement, and retirement. Relocation assistance is available for qualifying candidates.