weld tester

Work setting

• Various locations
• International level

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects
• Establish NDI techniques and calibration standards
• Set up and operate radiographic equipment
• Develop and interpret radiographic film
• Calibrate, test and interpret ultrasonic equipment
• Set up, calibrate, operate and interpret magnetic particle, eddy current, liquid penetrant, acoustic emission, and infrared thermographic equipment
• Prepare, conduct and interpret liquid penetrant inspection
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators
• Maintain test result reports
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CWB Welding Inspector Certification Level 2

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Boilers

Testing equipment and methods

• Radiographic
• Liquid penetrant
• Magnetic particle
• Acoustic emission
• Visual inspection
• Nondestructive testing
• Ultrasonic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding

Area of work experience

• Hydro and utilities
• Oil or gas pipelines

Specialization in physics

• Analysis and non-destructive testing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits