NDT Trainee
Posted: 6/5/2012 5:41:40 AM
This job is closed
NDT.org Job Number:
30902
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Company:
Acuren Inspection, Inc.
State:
AK Alaska
Country:
United States
With 90 locations throughout North America, Acuren is the leader in Nondestructive Testing (NDT). Providing a wide range of services in many industries including: Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Pipeline, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Construction, Fabrication, Automotive, and Aerospace. Inspection is our history and our focus for growth. We are a Rockwood company, the worldwide leader in NDT service and technology with over 3,000 technical professionals in Acuren, Hellier NDT Training, and Sperry Rail Service -- NDT firms run by NDT people!
Position Summary
Acuren USA, Inc. is currently looking for hard working and dependable individuals for placement as NDT trainees to support our operations at a major client on Alaskan's North Slope. The NDT trainee will assist NDT Technicians in performing specific calibrations, specific Nondestructive Tests, and specific evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations. The NDT trainee will receive both on the job and class room training and development to further their career as an NDT Technician. The work is in the field; working around and on the pipelines.
Internal job code #1528
Hours of work: 11.5 hours per day, 7 days per week on a rotational schedule ( 3x3). Pay is hourly, subject to straight time and overtime. Employees are responsible for travel costs to Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK.
Responsibilities
Set up and utilize Nondestructive Test equipment
Assist NDT Technicians in the calibration of NDT equipment
Assist NDT Technicians in conducting tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection
Record results of inspections
Assist Technicians in performing NDT procedures and other operations
Perform other job related tasks as assigned by management
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical background desired
Entry level
Valid, unrestricted drivers license
Desired Competencies
Strong work ethic
Dependable
Exceptional safety and quality awareness
Mechanical aptitude
Adaptable to changing schedules
Exceptional attention to detail
Team work
Ability to follow directions and procedures
Willingness to travel
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling,
talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation and color vision
Moving, carrying, lifting, objects in excess of 60 lbs
Climbing and working off of ladders, stairs, manlifts, scaffolding in excess of 100 ft, and
potentially remote access technology (working from ropes at various heights)
Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time
Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and cold
Work in and near industrial hazards.
Acuren USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.