Description
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Interests
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Achievement/Effort
- Analytical Thinking
Tasks
- Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
- Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
- Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Work Activities
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Detailed Work Activities
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Written Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
Skills
- Quality Control Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Physics
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
ASNT Central Certification ProgramCertifying Organization
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Ultrasonic TestingCertifying Organization
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
ASNT Central Certification Program Professional Level III - Visual and Optical TestingCertifying Organization
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Electromagnetic Capability TechnicianCertifying Organization
International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Reliability EngineerCertifying Organization
American Society for Quality
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $60,565 |
| Median (50%) | $72,598 |
| High (90%) | $92,742 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 69,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 72,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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