How do they match: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
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.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.

Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Devise research or testing protocols.
Document design or operational test results.
Interpret design or operational test results.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

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