Job Description
Job Description
Epsilon Systems is seeking a full time Weld Program Manager/NDT Level III Examiner in Portsmouth, VA.
Summary: Prepares Welding, Brazing and NDT procedures for NAVSEA, AWS, ASME and ABS programs. Administers the Welder, Brazer and NDT training and qualification program. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Welding, Brazing and Non-Destructive Testing associated with service craft, boat, ship, and submarine repair and modernization.
Duties and Responsibilities: \n - Reports to QA Director for all assignments and supervision
\n - Administers/oversees the Welder, Brazer and NDT training, qualification and maintenance program
\n - Responsible for management of the Welding/Brazing/NDT Programs through subordinate supervisors/managers.
\n - Oversees and approves quality standards for structural and pipe material and equipment receiving, in-process and final inspection in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
\n - Inspects and monitors work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in weld and coatings inspections.
\n - Reviews work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements for welding, brazing and NDT.
\n - Performs in-process work surveillances and conducts final work-package review after work-completion for welding, brazing and NDT.
\n - Performs internal audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use.
\n - Reviews status of in-process rejections and recommends appropriate corrective action.
\n - Acts as a primary liaison with customers, vendors and various company departments for Welding/Brazing/NDT Program support.
\n - Advises management of test trends, returns, vendor performance and audit results and corrective action needed.
\n - Responsible for the training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees (when required).
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\n - Writes and administers qualification exams for Welders, Brazers and NDT Programs.
\n - Develops quality and Workmanship standards for Welders, Brazers and NDT personnel.
\n - Monitors compliance with company Quality Management System, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.
\n - Develops quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in production Work-Packages and QA Work Books.
\n - Defines test standards and specifies test equipment and procedures.
\n - Reviews Technical Specifications and contract requirements to advise Bid Team of Welding, Brazing and NDT requirements to help evaluate company capabilities and support the Bid review
\n - Reviews Technical Specifications and contract requirements during Work Package and QA Work Book development to provide guidance for Welding, Brazing and NDT technical requirements, PCP development and qualification needs.
\n - Reviews Test and Inspection Plans (TIP) for structural/piping test and inspection requirements prior to release to production
\n - Reviews completed weld, brazing and NDT objective quality evidence (OQE) for accuracy and completeness prior to certification
\n - Provides Production technical guidance during accomplishment of projects.
\n - Conducts Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances for the Welding/Brazing and NDT Programs.
\n - Works with customer QA representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
\n - Reviews QA control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.
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- Reviews contractually required documentation for accuracy and completeness.
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Requirements: \n - Weld/Structural Engineer Degree or equivalent (preferred)
\n - High school diploma or GED.
\n - 10 years of Management of Weld, Brazing and NDT Programs.
\n - 5 years waterfront Weld/Braze/NDT Program Management for NAVSEA contracts.
\n - 5 years waterfront Weld/Braze/NDT Program Management for Commercial contracts.
\n - 5 years SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC experience (preferred)
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Preferred Qualifications: \n - NDT Level III Examiner Certification for VT, PT, MT and UT processes
\n - NBPI or NACE Level I or higher inspector certification
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ADA Notations: \n - Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.
\n - Prolonged sitting and use of computer, (typing, keyboarding)
\n - Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
\n - Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
\n - Occasional lifting up to 20+ pounds.
\n - See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
\n - Noise conditions range from very quiet to noise levels above 85db.
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Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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