non-destructive tester
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NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTER #IndustrialRadiographer #InspectionTechnician #NonDestructiveEvaluationTechnician Adding force to a piece of equipment until it breaks certainly helps you to understand its strength - but it’s impractical and expensive, especially when you’re testing pipelines already buried underground. As a Non-Destructive Tester, you use a variety of tests, tools and techniques to determine the integrity of a material or component without causing damage. Are you curious by nature? Do you like finding creative solutions to problems? If this sounds like you, you may want to learn more about becoming a Non-Destructive Tester.
What does this career look like? Non-Destructive Testers perform tests that provide information to ensure underground pipelines, pipes in industrial plants, reinforcing steel in concrete structures and pressure vessels are safe to use and do not have defects or faults. You work closely with equipment operators to locate signs of corrosion, pitting or cracking. You may apply coloured liquids to equipment to highlight hairline cracks, or use advanced technologies, such as ultrasonic tests, radiation detectors, X-rays, strong electromagnetic fields and vibration patterns to look for flaws. You interpret the test results and report back to equipment operators and supervisors recommending repairs, replacements and scheduled maintenance based on your findings. In the pipeline sector, your findings inform the maintenance schedules of pipeline companies.
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What would I do? Quality is your focus. You ensure structures, materials and components are safe to use and meet all codes and standards. Tasks may include: Mapping the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements. Operating equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials. Documenting non-destructive testing methods, processes or results. Applying testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluating results. Interpreting radiographs, cathode ray tube or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators. Interpreting or evaluating test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
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HOW DO I GET HERE? This occupation requires completion of two years of an approved post-secondary science or engineering program. In addition: • Non-destructive testing certification by Natural Resources Canada is available in three levels and is usually required by employers. • Industrial Radiographers using a radioactive isotope must pass an examination to be recognized as a certified exposure device operator by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. • Welding inspector certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau is available in three levels and may be required by employers. • Boiler and pressure vessel, process pipeline and aboveground storage tank inspector certification is available from the American Petroleum Institute.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Standard and emergency first aid • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) • Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) • H2S Alive • Asbestos safety • Fall protection • Confined space entry • Aerial lift training • Respirator fit testing • Traffic control
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What competencies do I need? You are methodical. You enjoy performing tasks that require precision, analysis and patience. You have excellent hand-eye coordination, and strong communications skills. You keep up to date with changing technology. Other skills and knowledge required for this job include:
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ENTRY LEVEL Attention to detail Computers and electronics Engineering and technology Operation and control Quality control analysis
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SENIOR LEVEL Complex problem solving Public safety and security Equipment selection Troubleshooting Document use
5-10YRS+
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You could move into roles such as: • Cathodic Protection • Internal Corrosion Monitoring • Pipeline Design and Construction • Field Supervisor • Manager You could transfer your skills to: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Heavy and civil engineering construction • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Primary metal manufacturing • Professional, scientific and technical services
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#NonDestructiveTesters identify and prevent defects and faults in materials.
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Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTER #IndustrialRadiographer #InspectionTechnician #NonDestructiveEvaluationTechnician Adding force to a piece of equipment until it breaks certainly helps you to understand its strength - but it’s impractical and expensive, especially when you’re testing pipelines already buried underground. As a Non-Destructive Tester, you use a variety of tests, tools and techniques to determine the integrity of a material or component without causing damage. Are you curious by nature? Do you like finding creative solutions to problems? If this sounds like you, you may want to learn more about becoming a Non-Destructive Tester.
What does this career look like? Non-Destructive Testers perform tests that provide information to ensure underground pipelines, pipes in industrial plants, reinforcing steel in concrete structures and pressure vessels are safe to use and do not have defects or faults. You work closely with equipment operators to locate signs of corrosion, pitting or cracking. You may apply coloured liquids to equipment to highlight hairline cracks, or use advanced technologies, such as ultrasonic tests, radiation detectors, X-rays, strong electromagnetic fields and vibration patterns to look for flaws. You interpret the test results and report back to equipment operators and supervisors recommending repairs, replacements and scheduled maintenance based on your findings. In the pipeline sector, your findings inform the maintenance schedules of pipeline companies.
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What would I do? Quality is your focus. You ensure structures, materials and components are safe to use and meet all codes and standards. Tasks may include: Mapping the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements. Operating equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials. Documenting non-destructive testing methods, processes or results. Applying testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluating results. Interpreting radiographs, cathode ray tube or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators. Interpreting or evaluating test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
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HOW DO I GET HERE? This occupation requires completion of two years of an approved post-secondary science or engineering program. In addition: • Non-destructive testing certification by Natural Resources Canada is available in three levels and is usually required by employers. • Industrial Radiographers using a radioactive isotope must pass an examination to be recognized as a certified exposure device operator by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. • Welding inspector certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau is available in three levels and may be required by employers. • Boiler and pressure vessel, process pipeline and aboveground storage tank inspector certification is available from the American Petroleum Institute.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Standard and emergency first aid • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) • Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) • H2S Alive • Asbestos safety • Fall protection • Confined space entry • Aerial lift training • Respirator fit testing • Traffic control
www.careersinoilandgas.com
What competencies do I need? You are methodical. You enjoy performing tasks that require precision, analysis and patience. You have excellent hand-eye coordination, and strong communications skills. You keep up to date with changing technology. Other skills and knowledge required for this job include:
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ENTRY LEVEL Attention to detail Computers and electronics Engineering and technology Operation and control Quality control analysis
0-5YRS
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8
9
PATHWAYS
10
IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL Complex problem solving Public safety and security Equipment selection Troubleshooting Document use
5-10YRS+
What can I expect? 4 Lorem ipsum dolor
Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor plants, 4 Lorem ipsum You work primarily at manufacturing or processing but you maydolor also occasionally 4 Lorem ipsum 4 4exposure Lorem ipsum dolor is a hazard be required to work outdoors at work sites.dolor Accidental to radiation for non-destructive testing technicians who conduct radiographic tests. Typically employed in the oil and gas services and pipeline sectors of the oil and gas industry, overtime may be required occasionally to complete testing, such as during plant shutdowns.
You could move into roles such as: • Cathodic Protection • Internal Corrosion Monitoring • Pipeline Design and Construction • Field Supervisor • Manager You could transfer your skills to: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Heavy and civil engineering construction • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Primary metal manufacturing • Professional, scientific and technical services
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How can I learn more?
@careersinoandg
To find out more about this role or other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
#NonDestructiveTesters identify and prevent defects and faults in materials.
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Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
