You know the drill. You’ve spent hours and hours applying to online job postings; responding to emails from headhunters; or shouting into the storm of social media—only to not even get a response, let alone a good job. Surehand is focused on changing the old way of finding new work, using advanced search and matching technology to let industrial employers present you with best-fit employment opportunities. Be sure to follow these best practices to ensure that your profile gets maximum visibility with our employer partners.
Team Surehand is pleased to announce the launch of our Skills Marketplace—a searchable online directory of training providers, trade schools, and academic institutions that offer opportunities for you to expand your skills, increase your earning potential, and advance your career in the skilled industrial trades.
Industrial inspections of buildings, infrastructure and machinery are essential to keep them in working order and keep the public safe. An emerging technology that makes industrial inspections faster and less dangerous, but provides an alternative to traditional “boots on the ground” inspections that necessitate close human contact. We’re talking about drone inspections.
The Surehand Spotlight shares some of the thousands and thousands of stories in NDT and industrial inspection, shining a bright light on the honorable men and women who work tirelessly to ensure asset integrity and keep us all safe. Meet Curtis Harms, a NACE-certified coatings inspector and drone pilot who lives in Houston, Texas.
The Surehand Spotlight shares some of the thousands and thousands of stories in NDT and industrial inspection, shining a bright light on the honorable men and women who work tirelessly to ensure asset integrity and keep us all safe. Meet Nicholas Burke, a third-party welding and utility inspector from Cisco, Texas.
The Surehand Spotlight shares some of the thousands and thousands of stories in NDT and industrial inspection, shining a bright light on the honorable men and women who work tirelessly to ensure asset integrity and keep us all safe. Meet Jimmy Alcon, a Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) from rural North Carolina.
As the demand for nondestructive testing (NDT) rapidly increases across a multitude of industries, the need for NDT technicians continues to grow with it. Continuous advances in technology have resulted in increasingly sophisticated testing methods, along with an urgency for highly trained professionals. Radiography testing (RT) is one such method, allowing for throughout inspections of internal structures and machinery.
Have you ever wondered how engineers make sure bridges are safe to drive on or how airlines make sure planes are safe to fly in? Ever stopped to think about how many different pieces go into building a car and how the manufacturers make sure each one fits into place correctly? The answer to these questions, at least in part, lies in nondestructive testing.
Looking to advance your career as a welder or welding inspector? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain what certifications you need, where to go to get them, what your career prospects look like for the next decade and what steps you should be taking today to find and land your next job in the welding industry. The first thing you need to know is the body that oversees the entire welding industry in Canada: the CWB.
In the field of nondestructive testing, safety and precision are paramount. Your ability to conduct testing to the appropriate specifications not only gives you job security, but ensures the safety of your coworkers, customers and the public at large. To govern skills and safety in its nondestructive testing industry, Canada has what’s known as CGSB certification.
