Mistras Group
Operations Manager
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NDT.org Job Number: 59317 * Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence
Contact: Suzanne Alexander
Phone: 1-888-287-5228
Fax: 678-797-3593
Company: Applied Technical Services
State: NC North Carolina
Contact: Suzanne Alexander
Country: United States
Length: Full Time
Pay: Competitive
Applied Technical Services Inc. (ATS) is a world-class, technologically advanced consulting and engineering firm with extensive testing and inspection capabilities. With headquarters in Marietta, GA and over 20 branch offices and over 750 employees scattered throughout the US, ATS has established an excellent reputation within the commercial, industrial and legal communities for taking a closer look with our metallurgy, materials testing, chemical analysis, non-destructive testing, forensic and consulting engineering, fire and explosion investigations and calibration services.

Our vision is to become the industry leader in providing expert consulting engineering, testing, and inspection services.

We are currently seeking a NDT Operations Manager to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling and managing all projects, personnel and equipment.


Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
◾Plan, schedule and manage all projects
◾Provide logistics and dispatch of ATS personnel and equipment as needed for projects
◾Execute projects in a manner that satisfies client needs and legal requirements, including but not limited to ASME, API, AWS, NACE, ADEC, DOT, ASNT, ASTM, regulations and local, state and federal laws pertaining to nondestructive testing and inspection
◾Assure compliance to all company quality assurance documents and interact with quality manager
◾Assure compliance to company safety standards
◾Ensure timely and accurate submission of daily reports and files from field crews
◾Coordinate with project managers/Inspectors in other regions as needed for personnel needs
◾Provide quarterly reporting on project safety and profitability
◾Supervise ATS staff, assign work activities, set goals, monitor performance and evaluate results
◾Visit project sites on a regular basis to ensure quality control and safe testing practices
◾Review timecards and submit them on a timely basis to payroll
◾Review ATS job applicants and select personnel for hire
◾Maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure the availability of qualified personnel required to execute workload (both on-call work and major projects)
◾Monitor certifications of ATS personnel.
◾Follow up as needed and dispatch only those with current certifications required to perform assigned work
◾Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks and prepare responsible bids and requests for proposal
◾Assist with proposals and job estimates as needed
◾Write reports, including NDT/ Inspection operations plans and correspondence
◾Maintain report of projects in bidding process
◾Identify and develop opportunities to market services to both new and existing customers
◾Develop contacts with existing customers and maintain successful business relationships
◾Participate in the Safety Committee
◾Other duties as assigned
Skills:
Experience
◾10 + years experience in a nondestructive testing role preferred
◾5+ years management or supervisory experience preferred
◾Previous experience in logistics preferred
◾Previous experience in construction industry preferred

Skills
◾Excellent organizational and time management skills
◾Excellent oral and written communication skills
◾Ability to work cooperatively with internal stakeholders and external clients
◾Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
◾Excellent customer service skills
◾Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
◾Excellent interpersonal and ability to work effectively in a team environment
◾Must be able to travel to project sites as needed, including the ability to travel out of town for short periods of time
◾Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, presentations, and proposals
◾Current working knowledge of standard nondestructive testing practices and recognized trade association regulations
◾Current knowledge of Federal/State regulations pertaining to nondestructive testing
◾Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, fluid environment
◾Understanding of project management, cost estimating, cost control, operations and workforce forecasting

Education
◾High school diploma or equivalent required
◾College degree preferred
◾Certified Level II in MT, PT, UT, VT, RT required

Benefits:

ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities.

ATS full-time employee benefits include: competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, 401k with matching contribution, quarterly bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off/vacation package.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.
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