NDT Technician

Sulzer • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

The NDT Technician performs calibrations, tests, and evaluations to determine whether tested items meet applicable acceptance criteria. The role supports production by interpreting results against relevant codes, standards, and specifications; documenting test results; identifying and reporting non-conformities; and following inspection procedures, work instructions, safety policies, and ISO procedures. The position follows established procedures and works under close supervision, while making smaller or easier decisions autonomously.

The technician may train and guide Level I technicians or trainees, sign off on Level I reports for acceptance, perform Level II tasks, and act as the NDT Supervisor’s designee when necessary. The role also involves communicating job status during shift changes, using precision measuring instruments, and operating overhead cranes and forklifts. Working hours depend on workload and shift coverage; the posting identifies the shift as swing and describes variable day- and night-shift schedules. Overtime may be required when necessary.

The technician is expected to support LEAN objectives and company initiatives for safe work, environmental protection, and continual improvement. This includes complying with risk assessments and safety procedures, using required PPE, reporting spills or other safety issues, and properly segregating waste while using natural resources and raw materials efficiently.

Requirements

• Meet SNT-TC-1A Level II Technician certification requirements for the essential methods: MT, PT, UT, and VT.
• Be able to comprehend written work instructions.
• Have knowledge and understanding of turbo machinery repair.
• Be able and willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Be able to use and operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Be able to use precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Observe company safety policies and procedures and support STS safety policies and ISO procedures.
• Perform calibrations, tests, and evaluations to determine acceptance or rejection of tested items according to written instructions.
• Understand the scope and limitations of each method for which certified.
• Interpret and evaluate results against applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Organize and report NDT testing results.
• Train and guide assigned Level I technicians and/or trainees.
• Sign off on Level I reports for acceptance.
• Report non-conformities to the Production Supervisor or Lead Man.
• Understand inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Act as the NDT Supervisor’s designee when necessary.
• Communicate job status to other technicians during shift changes.
• Use precision measuring instruments.
• Perform Technician Level II tasks as required.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Assist with maintaining LEAN objectives within the department.
• Follow the STS dress code and maintain a professional appearance.
• Support company initiatives for safe working, environmental protection, and continual improvement.
• Comply with risk assessments and safety procedures; use PPE specified in applicable safety documents.
• Avoid activities that have not been risk assessed or where the assessment is unavailable or not understood.
• Report spills, uncontrolled exposure, and other safety issues to the line manager.
• Use waste segregation facilities correctly and use natural resources and raw materials efficiently.
• Work overtime when necessary.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed