Nondestructive Test (NDT) Examiner

PROLIM ( is currently seeking Nondestructive Test (NDT) Examiner


Job Title


Job Summary


The NDT Examiner is responsible for training, examining, certifying, and monitoring NDT personnel to ensure compliance with company, contractual, and regulatory requirements. This role provides technical leadership across NDT programs, including procedure approval, personnel certification, site surveillance, and inspection oversight. The Examiner ensures inspection quality, resolves technical issues, and analyzes inspection trends to support continuous improvement in manufacturing and inspection operations.


Key Responsibilities

• Train, examine, certify, decertify, and recertify NDT personnel in accordance with Company, ASNT, NAVSEA, and contractual requirements
• Develop, administer, and maintain NDT training and certification programs
• Approve NDT procedures, techniques, and workmanship standards
• Provide technical support for the interpretation, qualification, and implementation of NDT specifications and procedures
• Perform and oversee weld inspections and NDT methods including UT, MT, PT, VT, dimensional, and load testing
• Conduct site surveillance and monitoring of NDT personnel and inspection activities
• Evaluate program effectiveness and conduct product re-inspection when required
• Analyze reject rates and workmanship trends; prepare technical and interpretive reports
• Provide counseling and corrective guidance to inspection personnel
• Ensure compliance with shipbuilding, mechanical, piping, and structural inspection requirements

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certified Nondestructive Test Examiner
  • ASNT Level III or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 Test Examiner
• Minimum 2 years of relevant inspection experience as a certified examiner
• UT certification with documented hours and supporting records
• Experience performing inspections on mechanical, piping, or structural systems
• Prior military NDT experience preferred (HT-4944 VT/MT/PT/UT Inspector)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering plus 2 years of certified inspection experience
  
  OR
• 5+ years of NDT technical experience (shipbuilding industry preferred) demonstrating equivalent theoretical and applied knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of NDT methods, techniques, and underlying physical, chemical, and mathematical principles
• Proven analytical, documentation, and technical reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Required Safety Training & Medical Clearance


(Provided and documented by Leased Labor Provider Company - LLPC)

• Confined Space Entry (OSHA 29 CFR 1915, Subpart B)
• Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1915.1200 / 1910.1200)
• Respirator medical clearance, training, and fit testing (29 CFR 1910.134)
• Fall Protection & Body Harness training (29 CFR 1915 & ANSI Z359.1)
• PPE training (29 CFR 1915 Subpart I & 29 CFR 1910.95)
• Audiometric testing in compliance with OSHA hearing conservation standards

Required PPE - Charleston Location

• MSA Comfo Classic Half/Full Face Respirators
  
  OR 3M Speedglas PAPR 9100MP Adflo (H&S approval required)
• 3M DBI-SALA ExoFit X100 Full Body Harness
• Nano-Lok Edge Twin-Leg Self-Retracting Lanyards
• MSA Skullgard Hard Hat (white, LLPC name on front)
• Welding shield compatible with Skullgard hard hat
• 3M PELTOR Optime 95 Earmuffs ( ear plugs not permitted )
• Kleenguard Calico safety glasses

Minimum to Maximum Experience


Minimum: 5 years NDT experience

Preferred: 7-10+ years (shipbuilding or heavy industrial environment)


Primary Skills

• ASNT Level III / NAVSEA NDT Certification
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Visual & Dimensional Inspection
• Shipbuilding & Structural Weld Inspection
• NDT Procedure Development & Approval
• Personnel Training & Certification
• OSHA & ANSI Safety Compliance
• Technical Reporting & Trend Analysis

About PROLIM


PROLIM is a leading provider of PLM, IoT and Digital transformation solutions to Global Fortune 1000 companies. With 9 global offices in US, India, and Australia, PROLIM has won 30+ awards and proudly serving over 1200+ customers to innovate and improve their profitability and efficiency. PROLIM was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, USA. With the global footprint and expertise in latest technologies, PROLIM can partner with you to speed up your Digital Transformation journey.