Occupation: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

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

17-3029.01 | 16 tasks | 7 job titles
Reported Job Titles (7)
  • Industrial Radiographer
  • NDE Technician (Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician)
  • NDT Coordinator (Non-Destructive Testing Coordinator)
  • NDT Inspector (Non-Destructing Testing Inspector)
  • NDT Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Specialist)
  • NDT Technical Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Technical Specialist)
  • NDT Technician (Non-Destructive Testing Technician)
Core Tasks (15)
  • 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.
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
  • Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
  • Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
  • 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.
  • Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
  • Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
  • Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
  • Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
  • Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
  • Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.
  • Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
  • Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
Supplemental Tasks (1)
  • Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.