BAE Systems

Eng Technologist Sr

BAE Systems • $85K — $110K *
Radford, VA 24141In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years pertinent experience in mechanical integrity inspection within heavy industries.
  • Certification in API 510, API 570, and API 653 is required; holding all three is ideal.
  • Strong knowledge of codes like ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3/B31.1, and API 579 for fitness-for-service assessments.
  • Familiar with various NDT methods such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), and Radiographic Testing (RT).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong problem-solving and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Execute inspections of pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks per API and ASME codes.
  • Evaluate defects like corrosion and cracking to determine asset lifespan and inspection schedules.
  • Develop, approve, and oversee repair and testing procedures ensuring quality among contractors.
  • Maintain thorough records of inspections, asset histories, and regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Support Risk-Based Inspection programs to enhance maintenance strategies across the plant.
  • Lead investigations into equipment failures and drive corrective actions through root cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with different teams during outages or projects to ensure effective technical execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a pivotal role ensuring safety and compliance in a critical industrial environment.
  • Hands-on involvement with various mechanical integrity processes; exposure to diverse technologies.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams providing insights and solutions across disciplines.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Fixed Equipment Inspector to help oversee the mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance of our static assets at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in southwestern Virginia. This role is vital to ensuring the safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of our piping systems, pressure vessels, and storage tanks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of damage mechanisms, non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies, and industry codes, and will act as the subject matter expert for fitness-for-service evaluations and repair strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Regulatory Compliance Inspections: Execute and manage visual, internal, and external inspections of pressure vessels, piping circuits, and aboveground storage tanks in accordance with API and ASME codes.
  • Defect and Damage Evaluation: Identify and evaluate localized corrosion, cracking, erosion, and other metallurgical damage mechanisms. Determine remaining life and calculate next-inspection intervals.
  • Repair Oversight: Develop and approve formal repair packages, alteration procedures, and pressure-test procedures. Oversee contract QA/QC welders and NDT technicians during turnarounds or outages.
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain meticulous inspection records, asset histories, and regulatory documentation using standard Inspection Management Software.
  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI): Support the development and implementation of Risk-Based Inspection programs to optimize plant maintenance strategies.
  • Driving Reliability: Lead formal and informal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
  • End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative mindset by owning recommendations from initial diagnosis though execution; actively partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to follow up, troubleshoot, and ensure corrective actions are successfully drive to completion.
  • Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Actively partner with other asset integrity and reliability peers during major outages or high-volume campaigns; demonstrate the flexibility to lead technical initiatives or work at the direction of a peer colleague, depending on which discipline is driving the scope of work.
  • This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.


Required Skills and Education

  • High School Diploma/GED required with 8+ years of relevant experience to include mechanical integrity inspection experience in heavy industrial environments (e.g., chemical, refining, water/wastewater, or power generation).
  • Must hold at least one of the following certificates and ideally all three: valid API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector), API 570 (Piping Inspector), and API 653 (Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector) certifications.
  • Strong working knowledge of ASME Section VIII (Vessels), ASME B31.3/B31.1 (Piping), and API 579 (Fitness-for-Service).
  • Familiarity with various NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT).
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent collaborative skills to work alongside plant engineers and maintenance crafts, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.
  • Microsoft Office experience.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Preferred experience within a chemical facility
  • Technical degree or engineering background preferred
  • Knowledge of a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Experience building and maintaining an Inspection Data Management System (IDMS) #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
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