Ultrasonic Testing Technician (NOC: 22230)
Company Operating Name:
Ultra-Traxx, Inc.
Business Address:
11941 28 Street NE, Edmonton, Alberta T6S 1B6
On Site Address:
11941 28 Street NE, Edmonton, Alberta T6S 1B6
Travel to client and work sites will be required.
Title:
Chief Operator, Ultrasonic Rail Testing
Job Description:
As an Ultrasonic Testing Technician, you’ll have the unique opportunity to traverse the country’s expansive rail network, helping to ensure the safety of the nation's infrastructure one journey at a time. Whether you’re uncovering flaws in the heart of a busy metropolis or navigating rugged terrains in remote regions, every mile travelled will safeguard communities and leave a lasting impact on the transportation industry.
Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment.
- Calibrate, test, and interpret ultrasonic equipment.
- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects.
- Establish NDI techniques and calibration standards.
- Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Maintain test result reports.
- Identifying and investigating compliance issues.
- Maintain records and statistics.
- Conduct quality audits.
- Conduct component defect investigations, examinations and tests.
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments.
- Provide clients with information.
- Develop quality management and quality assurance standards.
- Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
- Verify equipment's efficiency.
- Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
- Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
- Instruct and supervise trainees.
- Participate in training of other workers.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Certificate
- Previous experience in quality control and assurance, auditing, and training, ideally in the rail industry, or oil and gas industry.
- Proven experience operating and maintaining rail flaw detection equipment.
- Valid Class 3 driver’s license.
- Secondary graduation certificate or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to work alone or with a team.
- Willingness to work in outdoor environments and travel as needed.
- Passport or dual citizenship would be considered an asset.
Terms of Employment:
- Job type: permanent, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Salary: $40 CAD hourly.
- Language: English.
- Travel requirements: extensive travel to Canadian provinces and territories or U.S. states are to be expected.
- Physical requirements: position will be physically demanding at times. Successful applicant may be expected to work in extreme weather conditions (cold, hot, wet/damp) and safety sensitive/ dangerous environments, including uneven surfaces, in a variety of settings (urban, rural, remote areas). Applicant may be required to lift and push-pull heavy materials and ascend and descend various heights.
Benefits
Supplemental benefits package includes dental, disability, health care, paramedical services, vision care, life insurance, long-term care insurance, maternity and parental benefits, and paid time off.
Contact Information
Leyna Morrison, HR Manager
11941 28 Street NE, Edmonton, Alberta T6S 1B6
(780) 395-5995 [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: On the road
