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CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset鈥憁anagement solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Overview
The NDE Technician is responsible for inspection of in process and final installed components of new steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures as well as repairs.聽 The role directly reports to the Weld Supervisor, Quality Manager or Superintendent.
An NDE Technician is a professional that identifies structural weaknesses and flaws in products and structures using non-destructive testing (NDT) Technicians conduct tests and write reports on structural components of their products throughout the product development process.
Responsibilities
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Testing o聽聽 Conducting tests to determine corrosion resistance, strength and stability with respect to stress and temperature variations o聽聽 Identifying surface defects that may affect or prevent corrosion o聽聽 Determining where corrosion can occur and how it will spread o聽聽 Identifying hidden flaws, such as cracks and metal fatigue, using a magnifying glass or other devices o聽聽 Testing for defects in metal parts such as welds and joints that may weaken the part or cause fatigue damage 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Interpreting results o聽聽 Identifying the causes of problems with structures and the methods needed to fix them o聽聽 Performing additional tests if initial results are not conclusive o聽聽 Analyzing test results compared to similar structured products 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Using equipment o聽聽 Assembling equipment used in NDT testing processes o聽聽 Maintaining and calibrating equipment used in NDT testing o聽聽 Repairing damaged or broken equipment o聽聽 Calibrating test equipment 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Performs other duties as assigned. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Assists the Sr. Technician and instructs the apprentice level personnel on the job. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Studies to gain NDT certifications while assisting to gain hands-on experience in various NDT methods. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Performs supervisory activities over apprentice level personnel on the job as needed. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Maintains NDT certification. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Performs NDT inspections for which certified. |
Qualifications
- Typically 2+ years of relevant experience
- Certification ASNT certification, preferred, but not mandatory
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Self-Awareness and Interpersonal skills
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Communication Skills: Ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from supervisors and respond to questions from managers and fellow workers.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Analytical Skills: Must have a high level of attention to detail and meticulous analytical skills when conducting tests on structures and products. These tests involve several variables requiring the technician to consider and analyze material thickness, temperature changes and other variables in their design reports. For example, a technician that is measuring the thickness of a material using ultrasonic thickness testing may analyze the materials to understand which equipment to use, how to operate the testing equipment and how to interpret the test results.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Technical skills: Adept at working with technical drawing and analysis technology.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Safety: Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern.
o聽聽 Paying close attention to safety is also important to the duties of NDT technicians. Safety skills allow them to identify potential safety concerns before they occur and follow proper procedures to ensure employee safety. For example, an NDT technician may know to wear radiation-resistant equipment before using an X-ray machine.
Performance and Productivity Metrics
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Safety: Works safely at all times, meets standards of safety awareness, and complies with safety requirements and proper use, operation, and handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Attendance: Meets all attendance standards.聽
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Technical Skills: Possesses knowledge and skills to do the job required within the defined schedule.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Quality of Work: Effectively analyzes, organizes, and executes work to meet quality requirements.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Teamwork: Interacts well with others, respects individuals, is helpful, and behaves in a professional, courteous manner.
Skills and Behaviors
Physical Requirements
NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
Standing | F | Walking | C | Sitting | F |
Pushing | O | Pulling | F | Climbing | O |
Balancing | O | Bending | O | Stooping | O |
Kneeling | O | Crouching | O | Crawling | NP |
Reaching | O | Handling | O | Fingering | F |
Feeling | F | Vision | C | Hearing | C |
Lifting (lbs.) | Carrying (lbs.) | 聽 | 聽 | ||
0-10lbs | F | 0-10lbs | F | 聽 | |
10-20lbs | F | 10-20lbs | O | ||
25-50lbs | O | 25-50lbs | O | ||
50-100lbs | NP | 50-100lbs | NP | ||
100lbs+ | NP | 100lbs+ | NP |
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