NDE Technician - Grande Prairie

The NDE Technician performs calibrations, non-destructive tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and records results. The NDE Technician will set up and calibrate equipment, as well as interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications. The NDE Technician is also responsible for organizing and reporting results of the non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts tests to ensure quality or detect defects using ultrasonic, magnetic particle or liquid penetrant non-destructive testing methods
• Set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards
• Evaluate results
• Organize and report test results
• Perform specialized inspections
• Interface daily with client about work priorities and progress of projects
• Actively participate in client programs
• Work closely with client to identify and remove obstacles
• Actively participate in client safety initiatives
• Assist trainee technicians learning NDE as to proper techniques and acceptance criteria
• Conduct Magnetic Flux Exclusion/wall crawler scanning
• Assist with settlement surveys, as required

Qualifications:

• CGSB UT Level 1
• MT Level 2 would be an asset
• 1-3 years of active and proven field inspection experience

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to perform inspections, including setting up corrosion surveys, and interpreting results of found indications for all certified methods
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Ability to produce intricate and accurate isometric drawings of vessels, tanks and piping
• Ability to produce reports to communicate status of assigned projects in a timely manner
• Excellent planning and organizations skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong leadership abilities to assist with training new technicians
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to make sound decisions and take responsibility for actions and recommendations

Skills:

• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound judgement combined with strong analytical skills
• Good project management skills and ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes
• Strong goal orientation and self-motivated
• Personal qualities of integrity, quality, safety and concern for employees

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $40-45 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift, up to 15 hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Quality control: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

• CGSB UT Level 1 (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)