QA Specialist NDT

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

JOB SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs quality assurance audits or checks on the work of welders, fitters and pipefitters, assuring the use of correct procedures, materials, processes, and technical instructions. Conducts inspections of work areas and other general QA inspections (checkpoints).

• Performs non-destructive inspections on all components as required by NAVSEA specifications, blueprints and work procedure requirements to include NDT inspections for piping and structural fit-up and final weld including but not limited to 5X visual, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspections as needed.

• Attends production meetings as necessary to keep up-to-date on job progress and works with shop superintendents to resolve problems and possible negative workmanship trends. Keeps MHI NDT Examiner and Project Managers informed.

• Observe sub-contractor NDT inspections and reviews sub-contractor welding and NDT procedures for compliance prior to submission for MARMC.

• Records, organizes and evaluates test results and generates NDT and QA inspection reports.

• Maintains equipment and assures calibration for tests to be performed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules, calls in and conducts preliminary and final "G" point NDT checkpoints.

• Provides OJT for other Quality Assurance personnel.

• Assists NDT Level III as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Two years related technical experience.

• Complete all requirements of Quality Assurance Specialist.

• ASNT Certification preferred but not required.

• Must have documentation to support requirements have been met to achieved VT, PT, UT and MT NDT requirements. Must have met requirements for Level II in at least 3 testing techniques.

• Knowledge of shipboard structures and systems required. One year NDT experience in ship repair industry preferred.

• Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation, and QA systems

• Knowledge of welding process and documented Ultrasonic experience a plus.

• Must have the ability to operate or learn to use magnetic yokes, ultrasonic equipment, magnifiers, machinist’s rules, Bridge Cam and fillet gauges.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a must.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact well with others.

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.