NDE Level III Technician

About the role

Provide technical leadership, oversight, and administration of the company's Non‑Destructive Examination (NDE) programs. Serve as the organization’s Level III authority for Visual Testing (VT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), maintaining personnel certifications, developing procedures, and interpreting codes and standards to support manufacturing, quality, engineering and customer requirements. Support both commercial and nuclear quality programs, ensuring NDE activities meet all procedural, specification and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise, approve and maintain NDE procedures, techniques, forms and work instructions.
• Train, examine, qualify and certify NDE personnel in accordance with company certification programs.
• Conduct annual reviews and recertification activities for NDE staff.
• Provide technical interpretation of applicable codes, standards, specifications and customer requirements.
• Support qualification and implementation of new NDE methods, equipment and processes.
• Perform or witness NDE examinations to support production, qualification testing, audits and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal, customer, supplier and regulatory audits related to NDE processes.
• Maintain NDE records, certifications, examinations and qualification documents.

Required profile

• Current or previous Level III certification in VT and MT in accordance with ASNT SNT‑TC‑1A or an equivalent program.
• Minimum five years of NDE experience in an industrial, manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, defense or nuclear environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, welding documentation and inspection requirements.
• Experience developing and approving NDE procedures, inspection instructions and personnel certifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Additional NDE certifications (PT, UT, RT, ET) and experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001, ASME, NQA‑1 or CSA N299 are a plus.

Required skills

• Visual Testing (VT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) expertise.
• NDE procedure development and qualification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of ASNT SNT‑TC‑1A certification standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ASME, NQA‑1 and CSA N299 quality systems.