NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR in the Nondestructive Test Division, Code 630 of TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY, BANGOR.

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 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 complex and non-routine mechanical components, piping systems and structural assemblies related to Naval submarines and nuclear propulsion plants to determine structural integrity.
• You will utilize the most advanced test methods and procedures in solving the most complex inspection problems.
• You will inspect newly acquired items and in-service monitoring inspections, both in laboratory and field settings.
• You will perform inspections on Nuclear Reactor Plant components and systems such as: Coolant systems and pressurizing piping, pumps and valves, heat exchangers and steam generators.
• You will inspect other critical ship's systems such as emergency main ballast high pressure vessels; hull integrity weld joints and propulsion shafting.
• You will also inspect items such as hull fittings, hatches, main steam valves, main sea water valves and pumps, torpedo tube components, propellers, shafting air valves, steam turbines, force draft blowers and more.
• You will use equipment and technologies such as Manual and Automated Ultrasonic Testing, X-ray and isotope (gamma) Radiographic Testing and Eddy Current Heat Exchange Testing inspection methods.
• You will acquire and record test results and data using enhanced signal processing and acquisition software on computer based platforms, interpreting, evaluating and analyzing test results by various methods.
• You will complete and maintain test records subject to audits, inspection charts, reports and digital image.