Quality Assurance Specialist – NDT

Venture Dynamics is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist – NDT to perform quality assurance inspections and non-destructive testing aboard vessels supporting ship repair operations. This position inspects structural, piping, and welding work for compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality requirements. The role requires hands-on NDT experience and knowledge of shipboard structures, welding processes, and quality assurance systems. Assignments are project-based and may continue based on performance and contract demand, with the potential for long-term placement or permanent hire with select clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance audits and inspections of welding, fitting, and pipefitting work to verify compliance with approved procedures, materials, processes, drawings, and technical instructions.
• Perform non-destructive testing on structural and piping components in accordance with applicable NAVSEA specifications, blueprints, and work procedures.
• Conduct VT, PT, MT, and UT inspections, including structural and piping fit-up and final weld inspections as required.
• Schedule and conduct preliminary and final NDT checkpoints and document inspection findings and test results.
• Observe subcontractor NDT inspections and review applicable welding and NDT procedures for compliance.
• Record, organize, and evaluate test results and prepare accurate NDT and quality assurance inspection reports.
• Maintain NDT equipment and verify proper calibration before performing inspections.
• Coordinate with production and project personnel to identify workmanship concerns and support resolution of quality issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of related technical experience.
• Documentation supporting qualification requirements for VT, PT, UT, and MT non-destructive testing methods.  NDT Certification is required.
• Must meet Level II requirements in at least three NDT testing techniques.
• Knowledge of shipboard structures and systems.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation and quality assurance systems.
• Ability to operate or learn applicable inspection equipment, including magnetic yokes, ultrasonic equipment, magnifiers, machinist's rules, Bridge Cam gauges, and fillet gauges.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASNT certification.
• Previous NDT experience in the ship repair industry.
• Documented ultrasonic testing experience.
• Knowledge of welding processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Information

Work is performed aboard vessels, in dry docks, and in industrial shipyard environments supporting Navy and commercial repair operations. Duties may involve confined or elevated spaces and active production areas. The position requires the ability to sit, stand, crouch, stoop, climb ladders, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Exposure to industrial noise, dust, fumes, outdoor conditions, and other shipyard conditions is expected; respiratory protection may be required based on task or location. PPE is required in accordance with site safety policies. Work schedules may include overtime, nights, weekends, and variable shifts based on production needs. Reliable transportation is required to report to assigned shipyard or project locations.

Venture Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.