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NDT Supervisor

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

People & HR, Operations
Devens, MA, USA
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
CFS is seeking a highly motivated NDT supervisor to lead a team of talented NDT technicians responsible for ensuring the quality of critical welds and materials for use in the SPARC project. The successful candidate will be an excellent cross-functional communicator, who is operationally minded in their approach.
The candidate shall have a technical background in the application non-destructive techniques, and experience leading technicians in the execution of non-destructive examinations in a time-sensitive environment.

This team member will:

  • Direct supervision of a team of NDT technicians across multiple shifts to safely conduct NDT operations
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of NDT related work instructions and SOPs
  • Train NDT technicians on operational procedures and ensure day-to-day procedure compliance
  • Manage the daily priorities of the NDT technician team
  • Represent the NDT team at daily operations tier meetings
  • Ensure NDT needs for operations team are consistently met
  • Maintain a skills matrix for NDT technicians, ensuring all personnel remain qualified to perform work per CFS filings and state regulatory standards
  • Maintain a close relationship with key stakeholders, including the CFS radiation safety team, operations, and supply chain
  • Oversee timely calibration and maintenance of all NDT equipment
  • Maintain oversight of SPARC construction sub-contractors for welding and NDT activities
  • Serve as a working supervisor, performing various NDT inspections when required
  • Hold regular 1 on 1’s with direct reports and key stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • High school diploma
  • 10+ years as an industrial radiographer
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading a culture of safety
  • Level II certifications in RT, PT, and VT

Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

  • Dimensional inspection experience
  • Experience serving as a lead or assistant RSO
  • Experience supporting external customers
  • Level II certs in addition NDT disciplines
  • Experience supervising two or three shifts
  • Experience developing new procedures or techniques to support customer needs
  • Experience working the nuclear industry
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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