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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 leyna.morrison@petro-traxx.ca

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