Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

NDT Level II / Quality Assurance Inspector .

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they would not have the opportunity to do elsewhere. In our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we are looking for 'the best at what they do' to join our team and help us grow.

Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to new-thinkers and team-players joining our company!

*Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered. Veteran and retired candidates are most welcome!

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced NDT Level II / Quality Assurance Inspector to support our Fleet Services Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing quality assurance inspections on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and electronic systems on US Navy Ships.

Essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Non-Destructive Testing in accordance with applicable specifications, standards, and company policies and procedures on shipboard structural and piping systems.
• Perform Quality Assurance Inspections associated with mechanical, structural, piping, and electrical repairs and installation of HM&E systems aboard ships.
• Review QAWB prior to start of work and after work is complete for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and requirements.
• Perform other quality related tasks as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Perform in process shipboard surveillances.
• Ensure proper completion and retention of OQE.
• Assist Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors with NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.
• Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.
• Assist with the development of Test & Inspection Plans, Process Control Procedures, and Condition Reports as required.
• Maintain the Measuring and Monitoring Equipment (MME) Database including inspections, logging, and check-in/check-out of MME equipment.
• Perform duties outside of specialty to assist production in other ways as necessary (i.e., Fire Watch, Tank Watch, general cleaning, etc.).

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school, trade or industrial school diploma or degree.
• Target 5-8 years of experience performing NDT inspections (VT, PT, MT) within AIT industry.
• Target 3-5 years of experience performing Quality Assurance/Control Inspections on board US Navy Ships.
• Certified NDT Level II Inspector (VT, PT, MT required).
• Detailed knowledge of shipboard/shipyard environment procedures, processes, methods, and techniques is a must.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, government specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is a must.
• Paint experience with a NBPI or NACE certification is a plus.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain base access and security credentials.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear a respirator may be required.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Additional Requirements:

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks.
• Must be Proficient in Microsoft Project and Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, Continental Tide also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply Today:
If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to deliver quality solutions to the Fleet.

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Continental Tides Defense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran”.

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) . This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.”

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