NDT Technician Assistant - Midland TX

PROtect•Midland, TX

10d

About The Position

The NDT Technician Assistant supports certified NDT Technicians in inspecting materials and components, including pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel, using non-destructive testing methods. The role assists with equipment setup and operation, inspection procedures, identifying material defects, and documenting or cleaning up after inspections. Work takes place at plants, pipelines, industrial facilities, and other job sites, often outdoors and in demanding conditions. The position involves travel, sometimes early or overnight, and may require long periods on site or extended-distance travel. The assistant follows applicable codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and safety requirements, including precautions related to radiation, heights, confined spaces, and other workplace hazards. The job is physically demanding and may involve working on foot for long periods, lifting and carrying equipment, and working in extreme temperatures. PROtect offers training and certification support and advancement opportunities into specialist, leadership, inspection, project management, or QA/QC roles.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Insurability through PROtect, LLC’s insurance carrier.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of and willingness to follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and to look out for other crew members.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including shifts up to 16 hours.
Ability to respond to call-outs on short notice and remain on site, including during extended long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in confined spaces, extreme cold and heat, and near hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.
Applicants must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Ability to dress appropriately for assignments and maintain good hygiene.
Ability to interact professionally with customers, work effectively as part of a team, and follow specific instructions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with setup and use of 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 with selecting, preparing, loading, calibrating, or operating testing equipment.
Assist in identifying defects in materials using testing techniques.
Travel to job sites and help prepare equipment and materials for inspections.
Follow safety procedures and instructions to help ensure the safety of the entire team.
Drive Company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from Lead Technicians.
Assist with documenting test results, equipment teardown, and post-inspection cleanup.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to assignments.