Senior Non-Destructive Testing Technician

About the position

The Senior Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician will support Radiography operations utilizing a state-of-the-art Dual Energy Neutron Radiography system at our Imaging Center. You will provide technical support to operations of new and ongoing experiments involving engineering evaluation, fabrication, assembly, and documentation with a focus on non-destructive testing. The scope of the work may include programmatic support of experiments at various SHINE locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic operations and maintenance using radiographic film, direct reading flat panel detectors, phosphor storage imaging plates, and scanning equipment.
• Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at the Imaging Center and other off-site locations.
• Operate, maintain, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electrical and mechanical components and systems, using work control process and procedure requirements.
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving mechanical problems.
• Participate/maintain training and qualification program for radioactive material and explosives handling certification.
• Perform system upgrades, testing equipment, radiation surveys, and interlock systems checks.
• Assist in maintaining systems documentation and experimental records.
• Perform facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, and upgrades to equipment.
• Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex problems using independent creativity and judgment.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• 5 – 10 years of experience in a technical environment preferred.
• Ability to certify and maintain certification as a Radiographic Testing (RT) Level II, Neutron Radiography (NR) Level II, and ability to understand and interpret NDE codes, standards, recommended practices, and techniques.
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to support 2nd shift and weekend work highly preferred.
• Desire to learn innovative technologies and concepts.
• Knowledge of office computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets necessary to produce supportive documentation and graphics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, and ability to work effectively with all levels of management, technical, engineering, and scientific staff.
• Work experience involving radiography of munitions, explosives, and other critical components and the interpretation of these radiographs is preferred.
• Ability to pass medical examination as required for NDT personnel.
• Ability to pass a background check and be eligible for licensure through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Benefits

• Base hourly range of $33 - $45 per hour.