Technical Specialist, NDE

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product forms.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

SUMMARY

HBE processes involve automated and manual nondestructive inspection of products using UT, PT and ET primarily in the Cold Draw, Plate and Chip Shop departments. The position is responsible for ensuring that the NDT department procedures and processes meet the quality standards of HBE's Quality system, all customer requirements, and NADCAP standards. This role has the responsibility for the NDE LEVEL III functions of a technical nature e.g. training, examination and certification of personnel, procedure preparation, customer audits and NDE spec reviews for NDE requirements on order inquiries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Achieve and maintain NADCAP NDT accreditation. This position is the focal point for NADCAP NDT at Huntington.
o Lead the preparation of checklists, gap analysis, completion of gap-closure actions.
o Review and update / develop procedures to meet NADCAP NDT standards.
o Review and address equipment needs to meet NADCAP NDT standards.
o Train level I and level II operators to NADCAP NDT standards.
o Carry out pre-audit observations.
o Coordinate NADCAP audit scheduling / logistics.
o Lead NADCAP audit and post-audit actions.
o Participate in NADCAP meetings as needed.
* Continuous improvement: implement best-in-class ultrasonic inspection technology for robust quality control and productivity of the ultrasonic inspection processes.
* Lead the development, revision, distribution, training and application of NDE equipment and methods for SMC products as required.
* Provide NDE technical expertise to SMC Product Engineering, R&D personnel and customers as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Minimum five years as a NAS 410 Responsible Level III preferred.
* 5 - 10 years' experience in NDE area preferred.
* NDE Level III certified in immersion ultrasonic testing and liquid penetrant testing required.
* Knowledge of ultrasonic testing theory, customer specifications and industry standards (aerospace, defense, oil & gas), ultrasonic testing equipment and systems, sonic indication evaluation and laboratory evaluation of defects
* NDE Level III certified in contact ultrasonic testing preferred.
* BS in Engineering and/or science degree is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS
* Knowledge of NADCAP Ultrasonic / prior experience highly desirable
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Be able to read, interpret and evaluate customer requirements in regards to standards, specifications and related documentation.
* Must be able to teach, train and supervise all levels of NDE technicians.
* Familiarity and comfort with software systems relevant to the NDE field.

COMPETENCIES
* Attention to details
* Technical knowledge
* Communication skills
* Innovation
* Quality Control
* Flexibility

ADDITIONAL NOTES
* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - FREQUENTLY MOVES ABOUT THE PRODUCTION FACILITIES. MUST BE ABLE TO DETECT UNSAFE CONDITIONS FROM LONG DISTANCES.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN HEAT/COLD, WET/HUMID AND DRY/ARID CONDITIONS. FREQUENTLY REQUIRED THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.