Inspection Maintenance Technician

Inspection Maintenance Technicians perform non-destructive examinations (NDE) using radiographic, ultrasonic, eddy current, surface, optical/visual or other methods.

Prepare non-destructive procedures or techniques for review and approval and perform technical analysis of results of non-destructive examinations using visual display and/or computer techniques to determine the condition of examined material. Operate and maintain assigned electromechanical equipment and perform measurements on conventional and nuclear components. (Source: Power Workers’ Union)

Educational Requirements:
Required number of certifications in areas including: industrial radiography; ultrasonics; magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant.

National Occupational Standard

NOS are a benchmark of the knowledge and abilities needed to be competent in a particular occupation. Developed by current job incumbents, NOS are a collection of the individual competencies that make up the whole picture of an occupation.

Related NOC code:

• 22230 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors

• Completion of two years of an approved post-secondary science or engineering program may be required.
• Additional classroom and on-the-job training is required for certification in non-destructive testing.
• Non-destructive testing certification (i.e., industrial radiography, ultrasonics, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant) by Natural Resources Canada is available in three levels and is usually required by employers.