non-destructive test technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects
• Calibrate, test and interpret ultrasonic equipment
• Set up, calibrate, operate and interpret magnetic particle, eddy current, liquid penetrant, acoustic emission, and infrared thermographic equipment
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Maintain test result reports

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Nondestructive Testing Certificate

Experience and specialization

Testing equipment and methods

• Visual inspection
• Nondestructive testing

Area of work experience

• Construction
• Hydro and utilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week