Job Description
NDT Level III Purpose: Colonna's Shipyard is seeking an experienced NDT Level III to join our team and assist in the weld/braze/NDT programs for either the ship repair and/or the industrial fabrication operations for multiple government and commercial customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the administration and management of the Company's welding/brazing/NDT operations by ensuring personnel are adequately trained and qualified, along with qualification maintenance. This is a working-manager role that is critical to ensuring the high standards of quality and safety that Colonna's Shipyard is known for and requires the candidate to stay current with the latest welding technologies, industry's best practices, as well as customer contractual and regulatory compliance. The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. This position may require local travel, as well as some limited non-local travel. Duties and Responsibilities: Program administration duties may include but is not limited to: Assist in the administration and oversight of the Weld Program and its subordinate staff and Support operational goals through well-qualified, competent personnel and program management in the assigned areas. Assist in maintaining welder qualifications/certifications in applicable systems (NavWeld). Assist in maintaining NDT inspector qualifications/certifications in applicable systems (NavNDT). Assist in the development of quality and workmanship demonstration standards and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), administers/oversees qualification exams, and ongoing qualification maintenance. Assist in the interpretation and evaluation of welding requirements (specs, codes, standards, procedures, etc.) to assist in various business needs (such bid reviews) and supports production/operations teams with technical guidance. Additionally, this role serves in various Quality Management capacities to include: Assist in the performance of and/or management of various internal and external weld and brazing audits and in-process surveillances, conducts inspections, attends checkpoints, writes/documents required reports and test and inspection plans. Creates, reviews, revises, qualifies Weld/Braze/PCP procedures (or solicits third party companies for the same) and maintains adequate retention/documentation. Executes PQR development to include planning, setup, and execution of testing of material. Reviews technical specifications and contract requirements during Work Package reviews and QA WorkBook development to provide guidance for Welding/Brazing technical requirements, PCP development, test and inspection plans, and qualification needs. Team Support and Management Responsibilities include: Works in tandem with other Quality department members to manage relevant procedures in the Quality Management System. May act as a Company representative/liaison with internal teams, customers, vendors, regulators, etc. on matters related to their area of responsibility. Tracks, reports, and presents to stakeholders on the weld program's key metrics, performance indicators, trends, audit results, corrective actions, etc. on matters related to their area of responsibility. May serves as a primary liaison between Colonna's Shipyard and the customer, to include government representatives, to answer and investigate discrepancies, concerns, or issues and ensure execution of corrective actions and compliance with customer specifications relative to the weld program on matters related to their area of responsibility. Assist in collaborating with executive leadership, management, and employees at all levels across the enterprise to build/maintain a strong weld program and sound working relationships. Position may also perform other relevant duties as identified and directed by senior management. Required Qualifications: Ten (10) years of collective experience in progressive roles supporting welding, weld quality, or other related positions in ship repair and/or industrial fabrication settings. Experience must include prior inspection of structural, steel fabrications and knowledge/experience in selection/application of welding consumables and equipment (for various material combinations). Knowledge/command of standard welding codes and requirements - Examples may include but not limited to Tech-Pub 248, ABS Classification Rules, ASME, AWS D1.1 and D1.5, ASME codes for welding requirements, etc. Must have at least 2 years of experience performing and/or overseeing NDT inspections/program. Must att