RT Technician Assistant

PROtect, LLC•Houston, TX

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About The Position

As an NDT Assistant, you help ensure critical infrastructure—including pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You work with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods such as X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing without damaging the materials. The role involves traveling to job sites, which may require early starts, overnight stays, or extended-distance travel. 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 role is presented as an entry point to a career in non-destructive testing. With training and certification, advancement paths may include Level II or III NDT Technician, testing specialist, Team Lead, Regional Inspector, Project Manager, or QA/QC roles. PROtect supports growth through advancement paths, training and certification support, and travel and relocation opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, including looking out for other crew members.
Able to work a demanding and flexible schedule, including long periods of work up to 16-hour days, short-notice call-outs, and extended stays at sites, including long-distance travel.
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.
Able to climb and work at heights; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions; and work in confined spaces, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
Able to work near hazards, including moving mechanical parts and electrical components, and have exposure to chemicals.
Meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Maintain appropriate appearance and good hygiene for assignments.
Interact professionally with customers, arrive punctually, work effectively as part of a team, and follow specific instructions.
Valid driver’s license.
Insurability through PROtect, LLC’s insurance carrier.

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 for 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, including selecting, preparing, loading, calibrating, or operating testing equipment.
Assist in identifying material defects 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 to ensure the safety of the entire team.
Travel to job sites and help prepare equipment and work areas for inspections.
Assist with inspection activities, such as taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials under a technician’s guidance.
Help document test results and perform post-inspection cleanup.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to assignments.