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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as NDT Manager – Responsible Level III The NDT Manager is the Responsible Level III, technical leader, and people manager for NDT Operations at CFS. This role is responsible for leading the NDT technician team, serving as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority, and building and scaling the organization's NDT capability from SPARC manufacturing and assembly into the future ARC fleet. You are accountable for the successful execution of all NDT inspections across CFS manufacturing, CFS-2 construction, tokamak assembly, and vendor sites, spanning UT/UTPA, RT (CR & DR), ET, PT, MT, and VT. You will set the technical direction across the full method portfolio and own the personnel qualification and certification program. This role directly manages the NDT supervisor, and talented team of NDT technicians. You will interface directly with corporate EHS Radiation Safety, project managers, design, vendors, manufacturing, construction, and tokamak assembly to ensure personnel are scheduled and assigned to the jobs as applicable to their credentials.
Develop and maintain organizational NDT capabilities, identifying gaps in technology or competency and implementing solutions that scale from SPARC manufacturing and assembly into the future ARC fleet
Partner with corporate EHS Radiation Safety to ensure safe and compliant industrial radiography operations
Act as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority, maintaining overall responsibility for the NDT personnel qualification and certification program
Oversee NDT execution across CFS manufacturing, CFS-2 construction, tokamak assembly, and vendor sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with project schedules
Oversee and audit NDT technicians to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with work instructions and are aligned with engineering requirements & applicable codes and standards
Work directly with the NDT engineering and training team to help establish technician training and competency to new procedures and standards
Participate in establishing and maintaining training and qualification frameworks for NDT technicians, and provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting
Review and audit work order instructions and procedures to ensure the latest is used for examinations
Use NDT results to inform nonconformances and RCCA, and drive the continuous improvement of NDT capabilities to feed lessons learned back into process and design improvements for future projects
3+ years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
Level III certification (ASNT, NAS 410, or ISO 9712) in UT/PAUT and RT
Working knowledge of surface and visual methods (PT, MT, VT) sufficient to oversee, audit, and certify technicians in those methods
12+ years of NDT experience on critical components (e.g., heavy-wall welds, complex geometries, or other high-integrity applications)
Hands-on experience with industrial radiography using digital techniques (CR and/or DR)
Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section V, VIII.2, and other applicable ASTM NDT standards)
At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity, with proven leadership of an NDT team
Strong working command of advanced ultrasonic techniques (PAUT, encoded scanning; familiarity with TFM/FMC) sufficient to develop procedures, direct examinations, and audit results
Ability to serve as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority.Demonstrated ability to build and scale a technical function
Demonstrated ability to build and scale a technical function
Additional Level III certifications in PT, VT, MT
GD&T and Metrology
Minitab or JMP, MS Excel (including VBA), MS VisioExcellent communication and organization skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, or related discipline)
Experience with assembly of large metallic structures
Level III certification in ET (Level II with a documented path to Level III will be considered)
Experience serving as, or ability to qualify as, the industrial Radiation Safety Officer for radiography
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Perform activities such as standing, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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