NDT Technician Assistant - Carlsbad, NM

PROtect, LLC•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

The NDT Technician Assistant supports certified NDT Technicians in inspecting materials and components—such as pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—without damaging them. The assistant helps set up, prepare, calibrate, and operate testing equipment; supports inspections; identifies material defects; and documents results or assists with cleanup. Testing methods may include gamma and X-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and visual inspections. Work takes place at plants, pipelines, and other industrial facilities, often outdoors and in physically demanding conditions. The role involves following strict safety procedures, including precautions related to radiation, heights, confined spaces, and other workplace hazards. The assistant may travel long distances and stay at job sites for extended periods. PROtect describes the role as an entry point to NDT careers, with training, certification support, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and insurability through PROtect, LLC's insurance carrier.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of and willingness to follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, including looking out for other crew members.
Ability to work a demanding and flexible schedule, including up to 16-hour days, short-notice call-outs, and extended periods at job sites involving long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability, with assistance, to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds using maximum muscle force.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, perform repetitive motions, and work in confined spaces and extreme cold or heat.
Ability to meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Professional appearance, appropriate dress, and good hygiene.
Ability to interact professionally with customers, arrive punctually, work effectively as part of a team, and follow specific instructions.
Applicants should have some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience; the posting does not specify a minimum amount.

Nice To Haves

State Card/Trainer certification.
TWIC card.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.

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 NDT examination techniques and select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate testing equipment.
Assist in identifying defects in materials using testing techniques.
Drive company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Learn tasks from Lead Technicians and train on experienced tasks.
Follow instructions and safety procedures to help protect the entire team.
Travel to job sites, which may involve early starts, overnight stays, long-distance travel, and extended time on site.
Prepare equipment and inspection areas, assist with inspection readings or test materials, and help with teardown, documentation, and post-inspection cleanup.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to assignments.