Apprentice Inspector

PROtect, LLC•Wichita, KS

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About The Position

As an NDT Assistant, you help ensure critical infrastructure—including pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You work alongside certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using non-destructive methods such as radiography, ultrasound, and dye testing. The role involves traveling to job sites, which may include plants, pipelines, or industrial facilities, sometimes early or overnight. You prepare and set up inspection equipment, assist technicians during inspections by taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials, follow safety procedures, and help tear down equipment, document results, and clean up after inspections. Work takes place outdoors or in industrial environments and may involve long periods on your feet and physically demanding tasks. PROtect describes this position as an entry point to a career in non-destructive testing, with potential advancement to Level II or III NDT Technician, testing specialist, Team Lead, Regional Inspector, Project Manager, or QA/QC roles. The company offers training and certification support, advancement opportunities, and travel and relocation opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and to look out for other crew members.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including shifts up to 16 hours, short-notice call-outs, and extended periods on site and traveling long distances.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb and work at heights, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle objects, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in confined spaces, extreme cold and heat, and near hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.
Ability to meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Professional appearance and conduct, including appropriate dress and good hygiene.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to assignments.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow specific instructions.
Valid driver's license and insurability through PROtect, LLC's insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

State Card/Trainer preferred.
TWIC card preferred.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up and using equipment for non-destructive testing in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
Assist with NDT inspections, including gamma radiography, x-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and visual inspections.
Assist with examination techniques and select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate NDT equipment.
Assist in identifying material defects using testing techniques.
Drive Company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from Lead Technicians.
Follow instructions and safety procedures to protect the entire team.
Travel to job sites and help prepare, tear down, and clean up inspection equipment and work areas.
Assist technicians during inspections by taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials.
Document test results or assist with documentation.