non-destructive test technician
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Dangerous. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Outdoors. Wet/damp.
Work setting:
Various locations.
Tasks:
- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects.
- 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.
- Instruct and supervise trainees.
- Maintain test result reports.
Supervision:
Staff in various areas of responsibility.
Testing equipment and methods:
- Visual inspection.
- Nondestructive testing.
- Ultrasonic.
Area of work experience:
- Hydro and utilities.
- Mining and exploration.
- Oil or gas pipelines.
Specialization or experience:
- Green economy sector.
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge.
Security and safety:
Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Vehicle supplied by employer.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Travel expenses paid by employer.
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.
Own tools/equipment:
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
- Ear plugs.
- Cellular phone.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
Day. Overtime required.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Bonus.
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage paid.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
- Long-term care insurance.
- Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Travel insurance.
- Wellness program.