About the Role
The NDT Level III – UAE Operations serves as the on-site technical authority for the company's inspection program in the UAE. This position acts as a technical expert and customer-facing subject matter expert (SME), responsible for data validation, high-level customer engagements, enforcing existing quality systems, technical standards, and NDT methods and techniques in the field. Ensuring full consistency with the company's US operations, this role operates under the direction of the Corporate Level III Manager and will certify under the company's existing Commercial Written Practice, which mirrors the process for US-based personnel, ensuring standardization and compliance across all global operations. Collaboration with internal operations, field teams, and engineering is key to ensuring excellence in inspection outcomes and compliance.
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What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary technical authority in the UAE, enforcing the company's existing policies, procedures, and inspection techniques in the field.
- Ensure all UAE inspection operations maintain full consistency with the standards, quality expectations, and reporting requirements of the US operation.
- Validate inspection data and review and/or sign off on inspection reports in accordance with established reporting standards.
- Perform and oversee inspections using advanced techniques, including PAUT corrosion mapping, PAUT weld inspection, and HIC/SOHIC assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and clearly communicate inspection insights and results to customers.
- Ensure compliance and drive improvements through technician performance evaluations in the field, ensuring effectiveness of training, inspection technique and tool application, and process adherence.
- Support the qualification and certification of UAE inspection personnel under the company's Commercial Written Practice.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Field Operations to align NDT processes with evolving technology and customer needs.
- Analyze inspection data to provide actionable insights that improve product and process performance.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance across all NDT operations.
- Mentor and train NDT technicians, driving skill development and consistency in execution.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, driving advancements in inspection techniques and field processes to enhance operational efficiency.
About You
- A technical operator and enforcer, someone who thrives in a field-based role maintaining rigorous standards and quality requirements.
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical, process-driven, and quality-oriented, with a deep understanding of industrial UT/PAUT inspection technologies.
- Adaptable and collaborative, able to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing roles.
- Mission focused and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and quality.
Required Skills
- Minimum 10 years of UT/PAUT experience in industrial inspection.
- ASNT or PCN Level III certification in UT/PAUT.
- Proven experience applying NDT methods and processes.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Experience supporting customer relationships and inspection delivery in complex environments.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with advanced or robotic NDT systems.
- Familiarity with both traditional and emerging NDT technologies.
- Prior SME experience in customer-facing or technical consulting roles.
- Deep knowledge of damage mechanisms and inspection methodologies.
- Experience within technology-driven or highly regulated industries.
Benefits
The company recognizes that our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer:
- Company equity
- 401(k) matching
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health support
- Ongoing professional development
- Family planning assistance
- Flexible paid time off
Company Culture
The company values collaboration, innovation, and partnership. We believe our best work happens when we're together in person; we have an office-first culture while recognizing the need for occasional remote work flexibility. We care about outcomes and are committed to creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables impactful work. Our commitment to inclusion and belonging is reflected in our equal opportunity employer status, ensuring all qualified applicants are treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment.
