NDT Operators (Levels I and II)
Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Positions: 4 full-time positions
Experience: 1–10 years
NDT Level I
Job Summary
The NDT Level I operator ensures that planned production, inspection, and testing activities are performed as scheduled and reviews station reports and test data to confirm that quality standards are met throughout the process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing and maintaining the NDT quality management system across plant operations.
- Ensure planned production, inspection, and testing activities are performed during the shift in accordance with the approved Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), process charts, and work instructions.
- Review and analyze Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for raw materials, finished products, and audit findings.
- Ensure calibrated instruments and equipment are used in the process and laboratory.
- Witness and confirm that welding and test parameters comply with the approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), and work instructions.
- Analyze rework data and support the implementation of statistical process control tools.
- Review traceability of coils and pipes throughout the production process.
- Review calibration of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment and verify calibration of measuring instruments.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may change to meet business requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Competencies
- Ability to read and interpret American Petroleum Institute (API) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Dependability, including the ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
Required Qualifications
The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Education and/or Experience: One year of experience in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or science, and one year of experience in inspection and quality control activities in the pipe, steel, or heavy metal industries.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as API, ASME, ASTM, and other applicable codes, standards, and specifications, as well as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, work with variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Minitab, and SAP (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing).
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: ISO 9001 internal or lead auditor certification and Six Sigma certification are preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities: Analytical ability to interpret data and support the implementation of statistical process control tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use their hands to handle or feel objects, and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include reading Jaeger Number 1 at a distance of at least 12 inches from a Jaeger chart and distinguishing colors and shades using an Ishihara chart.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of conditions encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually loud.
Core Values
- Customer Centricity: Be truthful and transparent with customers, identify ways to align offerings with their needs, and respond to requests positively and promptly.
- Technology: Seek opportunities to learn and champion new technologies and automation systems to improve results for the organization and its customers.
- Inclusive Growth: Work in the interest of the company while considering stakeholders and society, and support the organization’s inclusion initiatives.
- Collaboration: Appreciate colleagues’ contributions and offer help and support to colleagues who need it.
Management reserves the right to change this job description according to business needs. This document does not represent a contract of employment and does not alter the at-will status of employment.
NDT Level II (IUT/RTR, MUT)
Job Summary
The NDT Level II (IUT/RTR, MUT) operator ensures that planned production, inspection, and testing activities are performed as scheduled and reviews station reports and test data to confirm that quality standards are met throughout the process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing and maintaining the NDT quality management system across plant operations.
- Ensure planned production, inspection, and testing activities are performed during the shift in accordance with the approved Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), process charts, and work instructions.
- Initiate, review, analyze, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for raw materials, finished products, and audit findings.
- Ensure calibrated instruments and equipment are used in the process and laboratory.
- Review station reports.
- Witness and confirm that welding and test parameters comply with the approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), and work instructions.
- Analyze rework data and support the implementation of statistical process control tools.
- Ensure traceability of coils and pipes throughout the production process.
- Witness and review calibration of NDT equipment and verify calibration of measuring instruments.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may change to meet business requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required Competencies
- Ability to read and interpret API and ISO standards.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Dependability, including the ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
Required Qualifications
The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Education and/or Experience: 1–3 years of experience in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or science, and 1–3 years of experience in inspection and quality control activities in the pipe, steel, or heavy metal industries.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret API, ASME, ASTM, and other applicable codes, standards, and specifications, as well as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, work with variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Computer Skills: Excellent command of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Minitab, and SAP (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing).
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: ISO 9001 internal or lead auditor certification and Six Sigma certification are preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities: Analytical ability to interpret data and support the implementation of statistical process control tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use their hands to handle or feel objects, and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include reading Jaeger Number 1 at a distance of at least 12 inches from a Jaeger chart and distinguishing colors and shades using an Ishihara chart.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of conditions encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually loud.
Core Values
- Customer Centricity: Be truthful and transparent with customers, identify ways to align offerings with their needs, and respond to requests positively and promptly.
- Technology: Seek opportunities to learn and champion new technologies and automation systems to improve results for the organization and its customers.
- Inclusive Growth: Work in the interest of the company while considering stakeholders and society, and support the organization’s inclusion initiatives.
- Collaboration: Appreciate colleagues’ contributions and offer help and support to colleagues who need it.
Management reserves the right to change this job description according to business needs. This document does not represent a contract of employment and does not alter the at-will status of employment.