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US-PA-Carmichaels 2024-6271 Internal Title Trainee

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Category NDT

Position Type Union

Company Bio

JANX is a well-established company and leads the market in highly specialized non-destructive testing and inspection services. JANX is located in the center of numerous unique industries which provides our employees with a wide range of experience. We provide NDT, new construction, maintenance, and inspection services in all aspects of the oil and gas industries, including exploration, transmission, refining, storage facilities, and all oil related support industries. 

Position Purpose

The main function of the Trainee is to learn all aspects of inspection/ NDT services from the Technician, Supervisor or Division Manager. This will include using, supplying, and/or holding materials or tools; transporting equipment and cleaning work area and equipment; learning different NDT methods and techniques following established methods of NDT inspection and procedures to determine compliance under direct supervision; and learning field operational practices.The Trainee position is typically the entry level position for JANX Field employees and is a union position. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Technician in work execution and daily tasks assigned as required and assigned. Prepare, set-up, and complete all necessary paperwork as required by client and company requirements under direct supervision. Set-up boundaries and surveillance of work area, if required, and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering work area. Responsible for replenishing and organizing the required supplies, as needed, to perform assign methods. Responsible for cleanliness of all work areas and vehicles. Observes test procedures and product compliance to learn internal and industry specifications. Observe and learn the procedures required to perform work and to gain certification in the required NDT methods. Observe and learn proper documentation process required for NDT testing. Follow and enforce the Company required safe work practices and procedures at all times. Follow and enforce Company policies at all times. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and promote a positive customer service attitude internally and externally Enforce and abide the requirements of safe operation and personal safety using required Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Practices per company policy Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not Applicable 

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of NDT equipment, preferred Ability to read technical documents, preferred. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products, preferred. Basic knowledge and understanding inspection technology, preferred. The ability to understand the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. A sense of urgency, good attention to detail, and follow-thru. Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of JANX and Applus+.  Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others. Maintains a positive "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations. Possess excellent communication skills to convey information to customers and colleagues effectively.

Education and Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. This is an entry level position with minimum or no experience required. Experience in NDT industry is preferred. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Certificates a d Licenses Required

Must meet minimum company requirements to operate a company vehicle and be eligible for coverage under Company insurance program

Physical Activities and Requirements

Able to perform very heavy work (exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects). Balancing: Maintaining the body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting. Raising objects in excess of 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position, up to a maximum of 50 pounds. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Sedentary work: Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other