Specialist - NDE (ASNT LEVEL III)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The NDE Specialist must have knowledge and skills to evaluate results of methods of non-destructive testing (NDT) such as:
- Primarily Ultrasonics including Phased Array, AUT, ToFD
- 3D Laser scanning (Creaform)
- Magnetic particle
- Liquid penetrant
- Visual testing
- Eddy current testing (Eddyfi Spyne & Sharck)
- Long Range ultrasonics (guided wave)
- The NDE Specialist will be required to audit and evaluate ET or 3rd party contractors’ written practice and procedures, field inspections and final reports.
Must have experience, knowledge, and skills in the following:
- Calibration and operation of NDE equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials
- Mapping the presence of imperfections within objects using ultrasonic measurements
- Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects
- Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques
- Test characteristics of materials or structures.
- Preparing reports on non-destructive testing results
- Review In Line Inspection (ILI) NDE procedures and practices
- Support dig projects with the selection of the most effective NDE equipment and techniques to accurately measure reported anomalies
- Characterization and sizing of pipeline anomalies using PAUT
- Familiar with pipe manufacturing defects (steel rolling – laminations, inclusions, seam defects, hook cracks, LOF, etc.)
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6+ years of related experience
- Certified ASNT LEVEL III in ultrasonics, visual, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing.
- NDE technologies and software (beam tool, weldsight, VXintegrity, etc.)
Preferred qualifications and experience:
- It is preferred the applicant also have a level III in radiographic testing.
· Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite products.
- Strong written and oral communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment
Working Conditions and Requirements: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
1. Exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions.
2. Working conditions may include confined spaces.
3. Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
4. Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.
5. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials, and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment.
6. Occasional overnight travel may be required up to 25% of the time
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.