NDT Level III Examiner

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BAE Systems Maritime Solutions site in Jacksonville, Florida is hiring for a NDT Level III Examiner. In this role as a NDT Level III Examiner, you will be responsible for Military and Commercial Ship Repair. Responsible for the Maritime Solutions Jacksonville (JMS) Non-Destructive Test (NDT) program, you will oversee and be responsible for maintaining the NDT program including the development of the Welder Workmanship Program for BAE Systems' JMS welders. You will develop and maintain NDT procedures, certify NDT inspectors, maintain procedures and inspector certification documentation, audit subcontractor's NDT programs, supervise NDT Inspectors, review NDT reports, document nonconformances, and actively participate in corrective/preventive action activities. In this role, you'll devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the compliance of products. You'll serve as an in-house resource and subject matter expert in NDT processes for Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing, and Visual Testing.

Included duties:

• Lead BAE Systems' NDT program in support of projects or portions of multiple projects, within established guidelines.
• Develop, manage, and maintain NDT resources for assigned work scope, schedule, and quality for all assigned projects.
• Liaison with customers (internal) and other contractors (external) as it pertains to the execution of NDT.
• Develop and execute processes and procedures to meet management and project requirements.
• Put together briefs and/or reports on the status of NDT for BAE Systems JMS and subcontractors.
• Ensure NDT requirements are met.
• Initiate corrective action to support task problems and failures.
• Develop and implement NDT Surveillance plans for workmanship and acceptance testing for organic crafts, fabrication, commercial and subcontracted work.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Degree in Engineering or a Technical field and six years experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Experience within the maritime / shipbuilding / ship repair industry with NAVSEA or private shipyard background.
• Direct knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods VT, PT, MT, UT in compliance with MIL-STD 271, American Bureau of Standards, ASNT-TC-1A.
• Practical experience in development and approval of Welder Workmanship Standards in accordance with NAVSEA Standards (i.e MIL-STD 248) and commercial standards (i.e ABS, ASME, or AWS D1.1).
• Direct knowledge of the requirements of MIL-STDs 1689/1688/278/22D for structural and piping work for fabrication and repair of Naval vessels.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Development and implementation of Quality Management Systems Standard Operating Procedures per 9001:2015 standards.
• Naval Shipbuilders NDT Level III certifications.
• Knowledge of management and storage requirements for welding materials including level 1/Subsafe program requirements.
• Knowledge of Welding techniques and related requirements.
• Lead Auditor certification 9001:2015.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $90373 - $153634

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.