NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST EXAMINER
United States Fleet Forces Command
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NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR
United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Maine
Salary
$37.48 - $43.71
per hour
Type
Full Time
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December 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves using special techniques to check for flaws in ship parts, pipes, and structures without damaging them, especially in nuclear reactor components at a naval shipyard.
Workers ensure the safety and reliability of critical systems like hydraulics and propulsion by performing tests, keeping records, and maintaining equipment.
It's a good fit for detail-oriented people with hands-on experience in inspection or testing in industrial or military settings.
Key Requirements
- Strong ability to inspect and evaluate the integrity of mechanical and structural components
- Experience in nondestructive testing (NDT) methods on piping, systems, and assemblies
- Knowledge of nuclear reactor plant components and related inspection procedures
- Skill in performing calibration and safety checks on testing equipment
- Ability to maintain detailed, auditable records of tests and inspections
- Familiarity with hydraulic, propulsion, and seawater systems in naval or industrial contexts
- Demonstrated quality of experience in trades or labor occupations, per OPM guidelines
Full Job Description
You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR in the NON-NUCLEAR INSPECTION and NDT DIVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3700 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Major Duties:
- You will perform nondestructive testing and analysis on mechanical components, piping systems, and structural assemblies.
- You will inspect nuclear reactor plant components.
- You will determine the internal integrity of main hydraulic systems, auxiliary sea water systems, and propulsion systems.
- You will complete and maintain detailed test records that are subject to audit.
- You will perform calibration and safety checks of test equipment prior to and after performance of inspections.
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