NDT Inspector

NOV Inc. • Pampa, TX

20h

About The Position

The NDT Inspector will be responsible for performing quality inspection activities on completed and repaired welds, identifying and interpreting structural and material defects, and performing physical and photogrammetry measurements. This role requires adherence to quality assurance procedures and company policies, including HSE procedures.

Requirements

• Current ASNT SNT TC-1A Level II Certification in VT, UT (shear wave), MT, PT.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria for cyclically loaded welds.
• Ability to work in both metric and imperial units of measurement.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to speak, read and understand English.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an NDT technician.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in wind tower manufacturing or similar tubular welded structures
• Certification in Phased Array and Time of Flight Diffraction scanning techniques (Level II or ability to attain Level II within 12 months).
• Experience with European UT scanning methods and acceptance criteria.
• Experience in photogrammetry.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and maintain NDT equipment.
• Perform quality inspection activities on completed and repaired welds in accordance with written inspection plans.
• Identify and interpret structural and material defects in welds or parent materials.
• Interpret and report inspection results into written forms or computer based reports.
• Interact with welding personnel to demonstrate and correct inspection findings.
• Perform physical measurements of finished tower sections.
• Perform photogrammetry measurements using high-precision cameras to measure dimensional properties of specific tower features.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
• Contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
• Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED