Mechanical Integrity Specialist

Mechanical Integrity Specialist

Mechanical Integrity Specialist

This position will report to the QA Manager with a dotted line to the Manager, NDT Processes and will be responsible for performing advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on freight and tank car equipment in accordance with approved procedures using approved equipment and methods, as well as, supervising employees performing the basic NDT inspections performed at the shop. The results of these inspections will be accurately communicated through reporting and direct communication with the Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate staff at the facility. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written and can achieve certification in various NDT and Special Processes to support facility activities.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

·       Supervises and audits NDT work being performed by hourly employees.

·       Performs advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on freight and tank car equipment.

·       Ensures all inspections are performed in a manner and released product meets all regulatory, company and customer requirements.

·       Ensures the required and most effective NDT methods and techniques are utilized and performed in accordance with established procedures and programs.

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SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS:

 

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·       Ability to understand and apply the various procedures, techniques, and acceptance criteria required to inspect and qualify freight and tank cars and their components.

·       Understanding of basic industrial safety practices.

·       Must be able to enter tank car tanks through manway openings of 18” to 20” in diameter and work within confined space safety requirements.

 

 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical / Post-Secondary education a plus.

·       Minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience in railcar repair or manufacturing.

·       Having held previous certification or having completed the required classroom and experience hours required for certification by one of the following recognized programs; American Association of Railroads MSRP C-III, Appendix T, American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)-SNT-TC1A, or ACCP, American National Standards Institute (ANSI/ASNT) CP-189, or International Standards Organization (ISO) 9712 in one or more of the following methods: Leak Testing (LT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and / or Visual Testing (VT) is a plus.

·       Previous certification and documented experience using specialized NDT method techniques including Phased-array UT (PAUT), Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD), Full Matrix Capture (TFM/FMC), and Alternating Current Field Management (ACFM) is a plus.

·       Experience with robotics in NDT data collection activities a plus.

·       Knowledge of air brakes, tank car service equipment, welding, coatings, and other special processes a plus.