NDTNDE Program Manager (Job ID 1522)

• Maintains and oversees Colonnas NDT Program ensuring it meets requirements of ASNT-TC-1A NAVSEA Tech Pub 271 and third-party customer requirements.
• Creates revise requests or reviews Colonnas or contracted NDT companys NDT procedures and certifications for adequacy and meeting contract requirements.
• Develops administers maintains and/or performs NDT testing training inspection surveillances NDT inspectors records and eye examinations as authorized or required (NavNDT).
• Ensures NDT equipment is available maintained safeguarded and meets job requirements.
• Performs or manages internal or third-party NDT audits throughout the Company.
• Works with a Team of professionals for interpretation of NDT requirements and/or acceptability of nondestructive test results and assists in the interpretation and evaluation of welding requirements (specs codes standards procedures etc.) to assist in various business needs (such as bid reviews) and supports production/operations teams with technical guidance.
• Ensures required NDT personnel training is conducted and documented as required.
• Performs inspections as required.
• Assist in the performance of and/or management of various internal and external NDT audits and in-process surveillances conducts inspections attends checkpoints and writes/documents required reports and OQE.
• Creates reviews revises qualifies NDT and PCP procedures (or solicits third party companies for the same) and tracks/maintains adequate retention/documentation.
• Reviews technical specifications and contract requirements during Bid and Work Package review to provide guidance for NDT technical requirements PCP development test and inspection plans and qualification needs.
• Works in tandem with other Quality Department members to manage relevant procedures in the Quality Management System.
• May act as a Company representative/liaison with internal teams customers vendors regulators etc. on matters related to their area of responsibility.
• Tracks reports and presents to stakeholders on the NDT programs key metrics performance indicators trends audit/surveillance results corrective actions etc.
• May serve as a primary liaison between Colonnas Shipyard and the customer to include government representatives to answer and investigate discrepancies concerns or issues and ensure execution of corrective actions and compliance with customer specifications relative to the NDT program.
• Assist in collaborating with executive leadership management and employees at all levels across the enterprise to build/maintain a strong NDT program and sound working relationships.
• Position may also perform other relevant duties as identified and directed by senior management.

• Five (5) years of collective experience in progressive roles supporting NDT Program or other related positions in ship repair and/or industrial fabrication settings. Experience must include prior inspection of structural steel fabrications.
• Must be knowledgeable with customer codes and requirements. Examples may include but are not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items ASNT TC-1A NAVSEA Tech-Pub 271 ABS Classification Rules AWS and ASME codes.
• Must have hands on experience in inspection of structural and steel fabrication covering NAVSEA Tech Pub 1689/1688/PPD requirements.
• Must have knowledge about welding processes. Examples include but are not limited to SMAW GTAW GMAW and SAW.
• Must have NDT VT MT PT and UT qualification or ability to obtain quickly.
• Must have a minimum 5 years of experience in some of the following: Ship Repair Shipyard Dry Dock Ship New Construction.
• Must have the ability to recertify in NDT methods for VT MT PT and UTT in 30 days in at least one area and all methods in one (1) year.
• Exceptional interpersonal negotiation collaboration leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal) to yield influence and build successful relationships and must be computer literate with effective report writing skills.
• Strong administrator with well-developed organizational time management prioritization multitasking capabilities with proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office products analytical tools database management etc.).
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain access credentials to worksites including government installations military bases and customer sites.

• Bachelors Degree (such as Welding Engineering or related field).
• Desire to obtain or currently certified as an NDT Level III in multiple disciplines.
• Desire to obtain or currently certified as an AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) Qualification.
• Any additional certification is a plus.
• Two (2) years of experience performing and/or overseeing NDT inspections/program.
• Previous managerial/leadership roles to include oversight of personnel preferred.

• Occasional Travel; 10% or less.

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires US Citizenship.

• Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
• General shipyard/industrial environment. Work is has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 65% of the time.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc. Hear talk and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
• A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.

Required Experience:

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