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QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST - NDT3 (CHESAPEAKE, VA)

Chugach Government Solutions
United States, Virginia, Chesapeake
Dec 15, 2025
About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Job Overview Chugach Government Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced NDT Level III / Weld Program Lead to join our team. The incumbent would be responsible for leading the NDT Inspection program and lead the welder/brazer qualification program. The NDT Level III shall be responsible for enforcing all company and contract-required policies and procedures related to welding, hot work, and overall workmanship. This position provides direct oversight to ensure work is executed safely, compliantly, and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements. Prior to the start of any task involving welding or hot work, the NDT Level III will engage with the assigned production team to confirm readiness. This includes verifying that all required materials, consumables, and equipment are available to properly construct containment and ensure effective fume extraction. The NDT Level III will also validate that personnel possess the appropriate PPE and safety equipment, as well as any required testers, documents, and job-specific certifications. The position is located in Chesapeake, VA. The position may require local travel, as well as non-local travel. Responsibilities Essential Duties & Job Functions: Responsible for the Chugach NDT Program including NDT personnel training, certification, and developing, qualifying, and approving NDT inspection procedures. Also responsible for developing and approving weld procedures as needed. Maintains all Weld / Braze certifications for Chugach with continuous monitoring for renewal or recertification needs and maintaining welder qualification records Meet the minimum requirements of a Level III Technician; provide documentation of education, training, and experience in the applicable NDT method(s); (primarily VT) Serves as an authority on interpretation and evaluation of welding requirements (specs, codes, standards, procedures, etc.) to assist in various business needs Performs and/or manages various internal and external weld and brazing audits and in-process surveillances, conducts inspections, attends checkpoints, writes/documents, required reports, and test and inspection plans Executes PQR development to include planning, setup, and execution of testing of material Review, assist in developing, QA workbooks for accuracy and at completion to ensure compliance with applicable standards Assist in maintaining Divisions training records As an NDT3 assume responsibility for NDT training and assist in welder qualification program NAVSEA and/or shipyard work experience a plus Performs other related duties as assigned Accountable For: Ability to work with NIWC Atlantic and other technical codes, program/project managers, and SMEs Ability to have experience working in or around industrial environments such as shipyards and Naval/Coast Guard bases and piers Completing assigned work in a timely and professional manner Keeping managers apprised of progress, issues, and planned efforts of each assigned task using effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams Ability to effectively communicate with other departments, and customers to report issues and solve problems Job Requirements Mandatory: U.S. Citizenship NDTIII certified (VT minimum) Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible Must have a High School diploma Eight years' proven experience in quality control/assurance or equivalent Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain security requirements including clearance eligibility. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test Must be able to lift 50 lbs Occasional Travel; 15% or less 10 years' work experience in an industrial setting or shipyard performing inspection activity Working Conditions: A blend of office Environment (Desk), and heavy industrial locations, shipboard & shore Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 lbs Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.