NDT Technician Assistant - Midland TX

PROtect, LLC•Midland, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As an NDT Technician Assistant, you help ensure that critical infrastructure—including pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using non-destructive methods such as radiography, ultrasound, and dye testing. The role involves traveling to job sites, which may include plants, pipelines, and industrial facilities, sometimes early or overnight. You prepare and set up inspection equipment, assist with inspections under a technician’s guidance, follow safety procedures, and help document results and clean up after inspections. Work takes place outdoors or in industrial environments and can involve long periods on your feet and physically demanding tasks. This is an entry point to a career in non-destructive testing. PROtect describes potential advancement to Level II or III NDT Technician, testing specialist, Team Lead, Regional Inspector, Project Manager, or QA/QC roles. The company offers training and certification support, career advancement opportunities, and travel and relocation opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured 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 periods of up to 16 hours per day, short-notice call-outs, and extended on-site and long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability, with assistance, to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, stand for long periods, walk, push, and pull; perform repetitive motions; work in confined spaces and extreme heat or cold; maintain visual acuity; and work near hazards, moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.
Must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Professional appearance and conduct, including appropriate dress and good hygiene.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually at assignments.
Ability to 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 setting up and using equipment to perform non-destructive testing of components and materials 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; 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.
Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from Lead Technicians.
Follow instructions and safety procedures to help ensure the safety of the entire team.
Travel to job sites and assist with equipment preparation, inspection work, documentation, and post-inspection cleanup.