Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

<ul><li>Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.</li><li>Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.</li><li>Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.</li><li>Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.</li><li>Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.</li><li>Prepare reports on non-destructive testing (NDT) results.</li><li>Document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes, or results.</li><li>Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing (NDT) trainees or staff.</li><li>Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.</li><li>Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.</li><li>Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.</li><li>Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.</li><li>Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed circuit television systems, and fiber optics.</li></ul>