NDE Field Operations Specialist

TIR FIELD MANAGEMENT LLC•Tulsa, OK

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NDE Field Operations Specialist serves as a key operational link between TIR's NDE field personnel, Field Supervisors, Technical Advisor, and NDE management. This position provides field and operational support to help ensure NDE projects are properly prepared, supported, documented, and executed in accordance with TIR and customer expectations. The position is approximately 50% field-based and 50% office/administrative and is intended for an experienced NDE professional capable of supporting field operations while assisting with project readiness, technician development, operational consistency, and continuous improvement. The NDE Field Operations Specialist is a non-supervisory position and does not have direct reports. The position works collaboratively with Field Supervisors while maintaining a separate reporting relationship to the NDE Director. This role will not independently direct technician assignments, project execution, customer commitments, scheduling, utilization, field audits, or personnel actions. Activities affecting these areas shall be coordinated through the responsible Field Supervisor or business development representative.

Requirements

Comprehensive working knowledge of NDE field operations, common NDE methods, and Pipeline Integrity and/or Mechanical Integrity activities.
Proficiency in interpreting NDE procedures, customer specifications, project requirements, and field documentation.
Demonstrated understanding of field project execution, technician readiness, mobilization requirements, and operational workflows.
Effective organization, prioritization, and coordination of multiple projects, field activities, and competing operational needs.
Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving when identifying field issues and recommending practical solutions.
Effective written and verbal communication with technicians, supervisors, management, and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, NDE reporting systems, and operational data, including tracking performance indicators and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 5 years of NDE Pipeline Integrity field experience.
Current Level II certification in PAUT and MT.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently to customer and project locations.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with field technicians, customers, supervisors, and management.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience with Laser Scanning/Creaform, AUT and PMI is preferred.
Previous experience coordinating NDE field activities or projects preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of NDE field documentation and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support to NDE field personnel, as directed by Field Supervisors, to help ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with TIR and customer requirements.
Conduct regular visits as designated by NDE Operations Team on active NDE projects to evaluate field operations, technician performance, safety, professionalism, documentation, customer service, and adherence to established TIR processes.
Support project startups and mobilizations by verifying personnel readiness, qualifications, documentation requirements, scope expectations, customer requirements, and other operational needs prior to deployment.
Monitor field readiness while working with Field Supervisors, the Technical Advisor, and Senior NDE Technicians & Trainers to identify and coordinate development needs.
Promote TIR's safety and quality expectations through field observations, audits, documentation reviews, communication, and corrective-action follow-up in coordination with Field Supervisors, QA/QC, and appropriate Level III personnel.
Review field processes and project documentation for completeness and consistency, identify recurring issues, and assist with implementing improvements to reporting, workflows, and operational practices.
Maintain professional interaction with customer representatives and field personnel, gather feedback, identify operational concerns or opportunities, and communicate relevant information to Field Supervisors and NDE management.
Assist with onboarding and field readiness of new NDE personnel and coordinate training activities, operational coaching, and development resources with Field Supervisors, Senior NDE Technicians & Trainers, and Level III personnel.
Assist with technician readiness, training progress, project activity, field observations, and other assigned operational KPIs while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and field performance.
Work collaboratively with the NDE Director, Field Supervisors, Technical Advisor, QA/QC, Business Development, Operations Support, and TIR field personnel on operational initiatives, special projects, and activities supporting the continued growth and performance of the NDE Division.