Steel NDT Program Manager

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Program Manager to join our growing company. This position will directly support our services and field teams across the nation to produce and deliver technical and management reports/deliverables as necessary.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in business development to increase the work performed by the steel NDT division including lead generation, professional committee involvement, attending conferences, and proposal writing.
• Become familiar with traditional BDI testing and monitoring equipment and include it in your sales repertoire.
• Perform inspections of steel structures including, but not limited to, welds, pin and hanger assemblies, cracks including those caused by fatigue, and other fracture critical elements.
• Assist in the development of in-house ASNT TC-1A training and certification programs.
• Develop and train staff to become ASNT certified steel inspectors and identify key hire requirements when necessary.
• Oversee field testing to ensure the quality of testing and data collection.
• Development of testing procedures to scan, calibration, and data collection plans for multiple metal and connection types.
• Research and development to further identify how focal laws, focal length, near field depths, beam spread, attenuation, dead zones, noise, and other ultrasonic testing parameters can impact accuracy of detection and how the procedures will account for these parameters to ensure accurate detection, as required to build out the Program and in alignment with Management.
• Define certification standards and validation of equipment operators for NDE.
• Evaluation of data collection to locate, quantify, and characterize discontinuities, QA/QC of field data, and report preparation and review.
• Project management of steel NDT projects, including logistical planning; client correspondence; project execution; assurance that field and reporting deadlines are met; budget tracking; forecasting; and invoicing.
• Management and mentorship of junior staff.
• In alignment with Management goals, support recruiting efforts to build out Program capacity and capability needs.
• As required by customer commitments or Management expectations, this role may require billable effort.
• Writing, reviewing, and presenting final deliverables for assigned projects.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Exposure, experience, and ASNT Level II or Level III certification in UT, MT, PT, and/or VT for nondestructive testing, data processing and analysis, report writing, and client interaction.
• Exposure, experience, and ASNT Level II or Level III certification in PAUT, TOFD, and/or TFM/FMC preferred.
• ASNT Level III certification preferred.
• Ability to balance field and office work.
• Proficient knowledge of bridges and dams and how to test and interpret analysis data.
• Able to lift at least 50lbs and have stamina for moderate physical activity

You Are:

• Results-driven and leverage strong organization and process to guide your teams.
• A natural self-starter with a drive to connect with people daily.
• Flexible and have the ability to adapt to different types of work on a variety of projects
• An effective communicator with the ability to address multiple audiences (oral and written)
• Ready to develop personally and professionally with a growing company
• Comfortable working at heights (200+ ft)

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• CWI Certification
• ASNT Level II certification required, ASNT Level III certification preferred
• Willing to travel (up to 75% field and business development activities) and willing to work out in the field

Benefits and Compensation:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 per year dependent on experience

We offer a comprehensive, industry-leading compensation and benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match: 100% match on contributions up to 3%, plus 50% match on contributions up to 5%
• Competitive medical insurance coverage with generous employer contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurances
• Optional dental, vision, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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