NDT - Level I Trainee/Assistant

PROtect•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting NDT Technicians with the inspection of various structures, pipelines, and other components and materials. The role requires the use of specialized equipment such as x-ray, ultrasound, gamma radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, and leak testing equipment. The assistant will be involved in setting up and operating this equipment, performing inspections, and identifying defects in materials according to applicable codes and standards. The role also includes driving company vehicles and maintaining a safe driving record, as well as training on experienced tasks and learning new ones from Lead Technicians, while always ensuring team safety.

Requirements

Basic mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Able to work a demanding and flexible schedule, including 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.
Able to perform 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.
Professional appearance and conduct, including dressing appropriately for the assignment and maintaining 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.