NDT Supervisor
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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