Description
Inspect and evaluate materials, components, and structures using non-destructive testing methods (e.g., X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, eddy current, thermography, fiber optics) to verify integrity and compliance with codes and safety requirements.
- • Supervise or mentor NDT trainees and coordinate work activities.
- • Produce and evaluate radiographic images to detect discontinuities.
- • Assess material properties using appropriate electrical and mechanical measurements.
- • Apply established NDT methods, including acoustic emission, leak testing, and infrared thermography.
- • Document NDT procedures, parameters, indications, and results.
- • Map the location and extent of imperfections using ultrasonic or other sonic measurements.
- • Make radiographic exposures while leaving components intact and serviceable.
- • Perform visual examinations for corrosion, fatigue, cracks, and other flaws using borescopes, CCTV, and fiber optics.
- • Interpret and evaluate test results to applicable codes, standards, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
- • Identify defects in concrete and building materials using thermal or infrared techniques.
- • Identify internal defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing.
- • Select, set up, calibrate, and operate NDT equipment per procedures.
- • Conduct liquid penetrant testing, including pre-cleaning, application, removal, development, and evaluation.
- • Prepare formal NDT reports and maintain accurate inspection records and traceability.
- • Interpret results across NDT methods (e.g., AE, ET, LT, PT, MT, RT, IR, UT, vibration, VT) and recommend disposition.
- • Examine structures and vehicles such as aircraft, trains, bridges, pipelines, pressure vessels, and reactors using NDT techniques.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
