Materials Testing Specialist 1
New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Structures
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
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Materials Testing Specialist 1
In the Structures Specialty Engineering Services Bureau, under the supervision of a Materials Testing Specialist 2 the incumbent will include the following:
Direct, perform, and assist in the preparation of specifications for a variety of nondestructive tests (radiograph, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, hardness, and ultrasonic), on new and existing metal structures.
Perform quality assurance functions related to steel fabrication. This includes (but is not limited to) performing the following:
Field visits to fabrication plants
Monitoring inspection activities by contract inspectors working on behalf of NYSDOT
Ensuring fabricator compliance with NYSDOT requirements regarding personnel qualifications
Ensuring fabricator compliance with NYSDOT, FHWA, and industry requirements regarding material origin and quality.
Inspect the facilities of fabricators new to NYSDOT and work to ensure that they have the means and industry qualifications needed to successfully perform the contract tasks that will be expected of them.
Review steel fabrication shop drawings as well as steel erection procedures.
Review and approve Procedure Qualification Reports (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs).
The minimum requirements for taking the examination are:
Six years of experience in structural steel fabrication and structural metal inspection during fabrication and construction that included non-destructive testing such as the performance and interpretation of ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, hardness tests and radiograph review of welds.
Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in applied science, engineering, architecture, or construction technology may be substituted for four years of the required experience. An associate degree in one of these areas may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Condition of Continued Employment: You must obtain New York State Department of Transportation Certification as an Ultrasonic Testing Technician within the probationary period. Failure to obtain or maintain this certification will result in termination of position.
Location: New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Structures
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Resumes must be submitted to Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov