NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector at S&ME Inc.

NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector
Requisition Number: 2024-1360-08


S&ME seeks an individual passionate about ensuring the structural integrity of steel to join our NDE/NDT team in New Albany, Indiana as an NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). This position will require regular day travel and occasional overnight travel to locations in Indiana and neighboring states.


As an NDT/NDE Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), you will lead metals technicians on complex projects that may require specialized testing skills. Supervises other technicians on projects; makes some technical decisions associated with project schedules and performs laboratory work and metals testing work with minimal technical supervision. You'll be engaged in fieldwork that may involve safely climbing steel structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks to heights exceeding 200 feet, using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.


Your Day-to-Day:

Field Expeditions: You conduct inspections and deploy non-destructive testing methods to uphold impeccable quality standards. A significant portion of field inspection time is spent performing non-destructive testing (NDT) duties such as ultrasonic inspection (UT) of welds and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds.



Testing Assignment Coordination: You juggle testing assignments across projects, contributing to the success of each endeavor.



Testing Gear Maintenance: Maintain testing equipment in working order and calibration; can include managing field and laboratory equipment inventories, maintaining formal calibration records, and participating in quality systems audits.
Effective Reporting: You craft detailed reports to communicate findings effectively.

The position will require 50+ hour work weeks (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as required. Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems is a plus.


What You Bring:


High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of 3 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience or an associate degree
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method (UT Preferred)



Additional certifications, a plus:


ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
Level II for UT certification
Level II for PT, MT certifications





Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:


Ability to climb heights over 200 feet
Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
Working outside of normal business hours when necessary



Who We Are:
We are S&ME! For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.
Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.


What We Offer:
We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.


Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401K with Company Matching
PTO with Rollover
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Credential Incentive Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
$2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
& More!



If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us!


This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.
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