Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Operator

Positions: 4 full-time roles

Experience range: 1–12 years

Role summary

Perform weld-seam ultrasonic testing (UT) and magnetic particle testing (MUT) on pipe and plate. Interpret and evaluate results, determine the disposition of defective parts, and help ensure safety, productivity, and compliance with specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic calibration at the assigned station and record results in daily logs or examination reports.
• Conduct magnetic particle inspection at the weld-seam UT and MUT station.
• Review and interpret results against approved work instructions, process charts, and API 5L.
• Identify defects or imperfections, determine their disposition, and record affected areas in the pipe and SAP.
• Check machine parameters through calibration in accordance with work instructions.
• Set up and perform preventive maintenance on weld-seam UT and MUT machines.
• Track rework plate to ensure the required disposition and reinspection are completed.
• Maintain plate and pipe traceability throughout the process.
• Follow safe work practices and coordinate with the NDT lead or supervisor before changing machine settings.
• Follow machine checklists and perform periodic maintenance to keep equipment in good condition.

Required qualifications and skills

• Level II certification in ultrasonic testing.
• One of the following education and experience combinations:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience;
  • Associate degree in engineering or science and 2–3 years of relevant experience; or
  • High school education and 7–10 years of relevant experience, including quality-control work in the pipe, steel, or heavy-metal industries.
• Ability to read and interpret API, ISO, ASME, ASTM, and other codes, standards, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to apply basic mathematics, including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, probability, and statistical inference.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Minitab, and SAP.
• Analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and implement statistical process-control tools.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to follow instructions and management direction.

Physical requirements

The role may involve standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to read Jaeger Number 1 at a distance of at least 12 inches and distinguish colors and shades using an Ishihara chart. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would create undue hardship.

Work environment

The work may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk. Noise levels are usually loud.

This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and reporting relationships, assignments, and schedules may change to meet business needs.