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Job Description
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Non-Destructive Testing Specialists”.
Also Known As…
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
- Quality Manager
- Quality Engineer
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician (NDT Technician)
- Non-Destructive Testing Supervisor (NDT Supervisor)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialist (NDT Specialist)
- Non-Destructive Testing Services Director (NDT Services Director)
- Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician (NDE Technician)
- Non-Destructive Evaluation Manager (NDE Manager)
- Inspector
- Industrial Radiographer
- Test Technician
- Predictive Maintenance Technician
- Non-Destructive Testing Scientist (NDT Scientist)
- Non-Destructive Testing Inspector
- Non-Destructive Testing Engineer (NDT Engineer)
- Non-Destructive Tester
- Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist (NDE Specialist)
Tasks for “Predictive Maintenance Specialist”
- Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
- Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT) such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
- Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines using non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
- Develop or use new non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
- Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
- Produce images of objects on film using radiographic techniques.
- Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
- Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing (NDT) trainees or staff.
- Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Map the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements.
- Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.
- Document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes, or results.
- Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
- Prepare reports on non-destructive testing (NDT) results.
- Visually examine materials, structures, or components using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed circuit television systems, and fiber optics for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws.
Related Technology & Tools
- Digital refractometers
- Acoustic emissions systems
- Ultrasound inspection equipment
- Metallurgical microscopes
- Charge-coupled device CCD cameras
- Digital micrometers
- Portable microscopes
- Timing equipment
- Laser alignment tools
- Precision rulers
- Capacitance testers
- Eddy current inspection equipment
- Power drills
- Ground penetrating radar GPR systems
- Width gauges
- Infrared thermographic scanners
- Velocity meters
- Piezoelectric sensors
- Two-channel oscilloscopes
- Binoculars
- Vibration analysis equipment
- Desktop computers
- Black lights
- Windsor probes
- Load indenters
- Amp meters
- Immersion tanks
- Schmidt rebound hammers
- Neutron detectors
- Recirculating hot air drying ovens
- Scanning electron microscopes SEM
- Laptop computers
- Electric hoists
- Vernier calipers
- Light meters
- Acoustic testers
- Height gauges
- Gauss meters
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Stereo microscopes
- Volt meters
- Personal computers
- Handheld accelerometers
- Binocular polarizing microscopes
- Computer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipment
- Handheld sprayers
- Depth gauges
- X ray microscopes
- Inspection endoscopes
- Telescopes
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Measuring tapes
- X ray equipment
- Microwave meters
- Radiation detection badges
- Remote reading electronic thermometers
- Gamma ray testing equipment
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Magnifying glasses
- Closed circuit television systems
- Digital video cameras
- Fiber optic strain sensors
- IBM Notes
- SAP
- Microsoft Project
- National Instruments NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection AI
- Microsoft Word
- National Instruments DAQ Assistant
- Visualization Sciences Group VSG Avizo Fire
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Rhythm UT
- National Instruments NI Motion Assistant
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Fractal Concept SoftScan
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Microsoft Office
- Visualization Sciences Group VSG Open Inventor
- Autodesk AutoCAD