Research and Test Reactor Quality Control Non-Destructive Testing Technologist

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BWXT’s Nuclear Operations Group - Lynchburg is currently seeking a Research and Test Reactors (RTR) Quality Control (QC) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technologist for its Lynchburg, VA location!

The RTR QC NDT role is responsible for providing NDT support to the UPRR RTR Quality Control team. This position requires the use of knowledge of NDT methods to process products for inspection and develop operating and test procedures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Establishes well-documented and appropriately executed NDT inspection techniques and methods for the verification of product attributes to working and design limits.
• Sets up and calibrates equipment, conducts tests with appropriate NDT techniques; interprets, evaluates, and documents results.
• Develops and provides technical input for proposals and development activities.  Reviews existing customer requirements and verifies NDT requirement conformance.
• Provides On-The-Job Training (OJT) to NDT trainees as well as NDT Level I and NDT Level II inspectors.
• Oversees or assists the qualification of new and/or updated NDT equipment and troubleshoots existing NDT inspection equipment.
• Develops and revises procedures to verify conformance to contract requirements.
• Reviews NDT inspection data to working and design requirements.
• Supports customer audits and inspections; performs internal audits and inspections.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement for NDT inspections.
• Supports dimensional and visual inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree in a technical field plus eight (8) years of experience OR a high school diploma or equivalent plus ten (10) years of experience.
• Prior certification as a NDT Level II technician or equivalent certification with adequate experience to certify to Level Ill per SNT-TC-1A standard in one or more of the following specialties is required: radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, and visual testing. Radiographic testing is given preference.
• Must be familiar with the scope and limitation of the methods of which you are certified and capable of directing the work of trainees, NDT Level I, and NDT Level II inspectors.
• Must be familiar with the codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the NDT techniques.
• Must be capable of developing processes, procedures, and equipment specifications based upon customer specifications.
• Must possess strong technical writing skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment in order to anticipate and address complex technical issues.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $62,000 and $109,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements,