State Carded RT Assistant - Cameron, LA

PROtect, LLC•Cameron, LA

9d•Onsite

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 closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using non-destructive testing 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. With time, training, and certification, advancement opportunities may include Level II or III NDT Technician, testing specialist, Team Lead, Regional Inspector, Project Manager, or QA/QC roles. PROtect supports employee growth through advancement paths, paid training and certification support, and travel and relocation opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be insurable 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.
Ability 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 involving long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle objects, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions; and work in confined spaces, extreme cold and heat, and near hazards, moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.
Must meet weight restrictions for safe use of safety harnesses.
Professional appearance and conduct, including dressing appropriately for assignments and maintaining good hygiene.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually to 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 for non-destructive testing 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 examination techniques and select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used to test products or materials.
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 and safety procedures to help ensure the safety of the entire team.
Travel to job sites and assist with equipment preparation, inspection, documentation, and post-inspection cleanup.