Mistras Group
Manager, Nondestructive Testing - St. Paul
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Company: Element Materials Technology
State: MN Minnesota
Country: United States
Length: Full-time
SUMMARY
The primary function of the Manager of Nondestructive
Testing will be to ensure efficient and orderly operations
of all aspects of the Nondestructive Testing department.
Responsibilities include leading technicians and specialists
in completion of Isotope and X-Ray unit radiography, contact
ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing and liquid
penetrant services. Additionally, the Manager of
Nondestructive Testing is responsible for training,
development, budgeting, sales and ensuring all projects and
jobs are completed safely, and with a high standard of
quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for management of department technicians and
specialists including hiring, training, and assignments,
performance evaluations, salary administration, discipline,
and employee morale.
- Responsible for managing large complex, multi-disciplinary
engineering and testing projects.
- Responsible for meeting with clients to determine their
requirements; develops large proposals (larger than $10k)
including cost estimates, project plan, and terms and
conditions.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the
annual budget of the department.
- Ensures all work is performed in accordance with company
procedures and regulatory agencies’ regulations.
- Responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety procedures
to conform to appropriate company procedures, standards and
regulatory agencies’ regulations.
- Establish and maintain client contact for the purpose of
market/account development, understanding customer’s needs,
building personal relationships, assuring quality
satisfaction, and maintaining a professional consulting
image.
- Provide direction and technical decision making for
management involving capital asset purchases and expensive
for projects and/or strategic initiatives.
Skills:
EDUCATION
- Level III Certifications.
- ANST Certifications
- Radiation Safety Officer Experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a Technical field preferred.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years experience in Nondestructive testing
- 5+ years experience managing Nondestructive department
- 5+ years experience in compliance with safety rules &
governing regulations related to Nondestructive testing
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle within Company policy.
- A valid Driver’s license is required.
- Experience managing a department budget
- Experience in interpreting testing procedures and
requirements as well as writing proposals and reports
- Experience in managing complex business relationships,
both internal and external, where conflicting priorities of
team members must be managed with customer satisfaction,
safety and quality are primary goal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
- Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the
company at a broad range of events in the community, with
customers and within the company.
- Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure
related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
Evident Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment