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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

SOC 17-3029.01

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

Zone 2 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Quality Control Analysis

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Active Learning

3.6

Active Listening

3.5

Monitoring

3.5

Writing

3.2

Speaking

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

3.8

Mathematics

3.6

Production and Processing

3.5

Engineering and Technology

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

English Language

3.3

Public Safety and Security

3.2

Administration and Management

3.2

Key Tasks

1Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.

2Interpret 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.

3Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.

4Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.

5Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.

Also Known As

Corrosion Technician Industrial Radiographer Inspector Non-Destructive Evaluation Manager (NDE Manager) Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist (NDE Specialist) Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician (NDE Technician) Non-Destructive Tester Non-Destructive Testing Assistant Non-Destructive Testing Engineer (NDT Engineer) Non-Destructive Testing Inspector