Level I Trainee/Assistant

PROtect, LLC•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an NDT Assistant, you're helping to ensure critical infrastructure—like pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods like X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing, all without causing damage to the materials themselves. This role is your entry point into a high-paying, high-demand career path. With time, training, and certification, you can advance to Level II or III NDT Technician, Specialist in ultrasonic, radiographic, or magnetic particle testing, Team Lead or Regional Inspector, or Project Manager or QA/QC roles. PROtect supports your growth with clear advancement paths, paid training and certification support, travel and relocation opportunities, and career stability in a growing industry.

Requirements

Basic mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. Apply these safety standards in the work environment and look out for other crew members.
Strong work ethic required. Able to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days.
Able to respond to call-outs on short notice and to stay on site, including long distance travel for extended periods of time.
Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough or uneven terrain.
Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals.
Applicants must meet weight restrictions to ensure their safety when utilizing safety harnesses.
Dress appropriately for the assignment and maintain good hygiene.
Interact professionally with customers. Punctual arrival to assignments.
Able to work effectively as part of a team and to follow specific instructions.
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Insurability through PROtect, LLC. insurance carrier.
Prefer some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience.

Nice To Haves

State Card/Trainer Preferred
TWIC card preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the setup and to utilize equipment for non-destructive testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
Assist in the process of performing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, such as gamma radiography, x-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing and visual inspections.
Assist in the NDT examination techniques. Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Assist in the identification of defects in materials using testing techniques.
Drive Company vehicles and maintain safe driving record.
Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from Lead Technicians.
Follow instructions to ensure safety of entire team.
Travel to the job site, sometimes early or overnight—could be a plant, pipeline, or industrial facility.
Set up and prep equipment for inspection (help assemble X-ray units, lay cables, clean welds, etc.).
Assist with inspections, taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials under a technician’s guidance.
Follow strict safety procedures, especially when dealing with radiation, heights, or confined spaces.
Tear down and document test results or help with post-inspection clean-up.