Infrared Instructor/Field Service Technician

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Summary:  ATS is seeking a fulltimeInfrared Thermography Instructor/Field Service Technician to support The Snell Group in Orono, Maine.  This is a remote position. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible IR/T Method Level III.
• Experience teaching certification classes, administering written and practical exams.
• Act as an Outside Agency in the Infrared Method for clients.  Including responsibility for certifying (training, testing and experience), program and personnel audits and procedure development.
• Maintain written practice and personnel certification records.
• Perform examinations of materials including composites and aerospace structures in accordance with a variety of active and passive NDT techniques, procedures, codes, standards and specifications.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method(s) for which qualified, and exercise assigned responsibility for OJT and guidance of trainees.  Be the SME for all things infrared and an expert with infrared camera specifications and adjustments.
• Interface with internal department managers and clients to determine scope of work and work priorities in order to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Be able to prepare written instructions and to organize and report the results of inspections.
• Work independently and support team members.  Perform other job-related tasks as needed and assigned by supervisors.
• Conduct R&D related work and provide technical briefings in professional settings.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• IR/T Method Level III – Meet the minimum requirements of an Level III Infrared/Thermal certificate holder and/or be willing and able to obtain this certification in a timely manner.  In addition, IRT Level 3 certification governed by National Aerospace Standard 410 will be given special consideration.
• Must provide documentation of education, training, and experience in each of the applicable NDT method(s); have a working knowledge of industrial environments and general and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Must have ability to effectively communicate with other departments, and customers.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an IR/T Level III Professional preferred.

Work Conditions:

• Travel to customer sites, ATS and ATS FoC locations, professional conferences and meetings.
• Travel up to 50% of time.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• Work in/around operating equipment and industrial environments.
• Work shifts up to 12 hours/day and 7 days/week and travel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds.
• All Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process. 

Benefits: ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. Full-time employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, personal time (PTO), and bonus opportunities.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

ATS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.