NDT Technician Assistant

PROtect LLC • Gonzales, LA

118d

About The Position

As an NDT Assistant, you're helping to ensure critical infrastructure—like pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods like X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing, all without causing damage to the materials themselves. Radiation Safety certification is preferred! You’ll work outdoors or in industrial environments, often on your feet for long hours. The work can be physically demanding, but it’s highly respected and critical to public and environmental safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license. Insurability through PROtect, LLC. insurance carrier.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Able to work 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.
• 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.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Interact professionally with customers.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and to follow specific instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Radiation Safety certification is preferred!
• Prefer some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to the job site, sometimes early or overnight—could be a plant, pipeline, or industrial facility.
• Set up and prep equipment for inspection (help assemble X-ray units, lay cables, clean welds, etc.).
• Assist with inspections, taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials under a technician’s guidance.
• Follow strict safety procedures, especially when dealing with radiation, heights, or confined spaces.
• Tear down and document test results or help with post-inspection clean-up.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• HSA Company Match
• 401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
• PTO
• Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
• Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
• Clear Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continued Education Reimbursements
• Relocation/Travel Opportunities
• Referral Bonuses for top talent
• Business Development Bonuses
• Monthly Safety Competitions with Prizes
• Annual Competitions with Prizes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees