NDE Technician (UT)

Job Summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking a skilled and certified NDE Technician specializing in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to join its Quality Department in Ras Tannurah, Eastern region. This full-time role involves performing Ultrasonic Testing on cast and forged components to ensure their structural integrity and compliance with client specifications, internal quality procedures, and international codes. The position reports to the NDE Engineer and requires 5-10 years of experience.

Role Responsibilities

The NDE Technician will be responsible for executing daily UT inspection schedules and maintaining NDE shop inventory. This role is critical for verifying the structural integrity of high-stress parts and supporting cross-functional NDT activities.

• Receive and execute the day-to-day Ultrasonic Testing inspection schedule for production lines.
• Maintain NDE Shop inventory stocks for NDE consumables required for daily operations.
• Prepare detailed UT Scan Plans and Technique Sheets based on relevant code standards (ASME, ASTM, EN) and customer requirements, ensuring 100% volumetric coverage.
• Coordinate and explain techniques to third-party inspectors, customers, and auditors during UT audits or inspections.
• Recommend verification block preparation in accordance with job requirements, materials, and applicable specifications.
• Perform daily verification checks for NDE methods and carry out preventive maintenance on transducers, cables, and flaw detectors to ensure system reliability.
• Set up and calibrate NDE equipment and probes, including the use of calibration blocks to verify range, velocity, and sensitivity.
• Create and evaluate Distance Amplitude Curve (DAC) and Distance Gain Size (DGS) curves for existing blocks and technique sheets.
• Ensure component surfaces are cleaned prior to inspection, removing scale, slag, or roughness.
• Evaluate and interpret ultrasonic signals to characterize discontinuities such as porosity, shrinkage, cracks, and laps based on applicable acceptance criteria.
• Maintain detailed UT inspection logs and upload reports to the MES system.
• Maintain accurate records of calibration, inspection logs, scan plans, data files, and inspection results, ensuring full traceability to specific melt or heat numbers, and upload to the MES system.
• Arrange materials in designated safe locations and ensure the shop floor remains compliant with EHSS protocols.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with applicable international standards (ASTM A609, EN ISO 12680, ASTM A388, EN ISO 10228-3) and customer technical specifications.
• Participate in cross-functional NDT operations including RT, MT, PT, and VT when required to support the overall production schedule and quality flow.

Required Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in Non-Destructive Examination, with a specialization in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).

Compliance and Safety

The role requires strict adherence to TCF EHSS safety regulations, international codes, and client specifications. Maintaining a safe and compliant work environment is a key aspect of this position.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.