NDT Lab Manager

NDT Lab Manager / Level 3 Consultant and Trainer

This is a multifaceted role You will spend varying amounts of time in each role as required. Up to 30% travel may be required. A professional attitude and appearance is required at all times. The willingness to learn is a must.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What NDT methods are you certified in?
• What industries do you have NDT experience in?

Experience:

• Non-destructive Testing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• record of qualifications for Level 2 or 3 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person