QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MATERIALS & PROCESSES)

You will serve as a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (MATERIALS & PROCESSES) in the WELDING ENGINEERING DIVISION, CODE 138, NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINERS BRANCH of PSNS and IMF.

You will be responsible for direct administration, oversight, and quality control of the PSNS and IMF Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program.

You will interpret source documents (NAVSEA manuals, military specifications, industry standards, etc.) and serve as the Shipyard technical authority to assure proper implementation of NDT requirements into Shipyard processes.

You will conduct surveillance of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) personnel, accomplish or monitor reinspection of previously inspected items, and perform program assessments to ensure compliance with the requirements.

You will be responsible for investigating problems associated with NDT and welding and recommend and direct corrective actions and improvements.

You will be assigned to participate in internal and external Nondestructive Testing (NDT) audits.

You will examine and certify all nuclear and non-nuclear NDT personnel to ensure that they are competent and qualified to perform NDT in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

You will approve NDT procedures, training plans, and workmanship standards, establish training requirements for NDT personnel, and provide training to other codes and shops when requested.