RT Technician

PROtect•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The RT Technician conducts non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of structures, pipelines, components, and materials using radiography and other NDT equipment and methods. The technician performs inspections according to applicable codes, standards, specifications, equipment requirements, and procedures; identifies material defects; and completes documentation and work orders accurately and on time. The role also includes operating and maintaining equipment, driving company vehicles, supporting and instructing assigned assistants, and helping ensure team safety. The position requires a demanding, flexible schedule, with workdays of up to 16 hours, short-notice call-outs, and extended on-site assignments that may involve long-distance travel. The work can involve physically strenuous tasks, varied terrain and weather, heights, confined spaces, and exposure to workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be insurable through PROtect, LLC’s insurance carrier.
Certification in one or more of the following NDT methods: RT, UT, MT, or PT.
Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge, or experience.
Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to continue learning and applying skills.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and willingness to follow them and lead others in doing so.
Strong work ethic and ability to work demanding, flexible schedules, including shifts of up to 16 hours, short-notice call-outs, and extended on-site assignments involving long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry 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; work in confined spaces and extreme cold or heat; and work near moving mechanical parts, electrical components, hazards, and chemicals.
Must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and work effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

PAUT experience.
TWIC card.

Responsibilities

Conduct NDT testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, equipment requirements, and procedures.
Perform inspections using appropriate NDT methods, including gamma radiography, x-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and visual inspection.
Select, prepare, load, calibrate, and operate equipment used for non-destructive testing.
Identify defects in materials using appropriate testing techniques.
Complete documentation and work orders thoroughly, following established protocols and required timeframes.
Drive company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Provide instruction to assigned assistants and help ensure the safety of the entire team.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on company vehicles; routinely inspect equipment and maintain clean, orderly, and functional shop areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually at assignments.
Work effectively as part of a team and provide instruction to others professionally.