State Carded RT Assistant - Cameron, LA

PROtect•Cameron, LA

3d•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 X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing. The role involves traveling to job sites, which may include plants, pipelines, or industrial facilities, sometimes early or overnight. You set up and prepare inspection equipment, assist with inspections under a technician’s guidance, follow safety procedures, and help tear down equipment and document results or complete post-inspection cleanup. Work takes place outdoors or in industrial environments, often involving 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, potential paths include Level II or III NDT Technician, testing specialist, Team Lead, Regional Inspector, Project Manager, or QA/QC roles. PROtect supports employee growth with 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.
Strong work ethic and ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule, including long periods of work up to 16-hour days.
Ability to respond to call-outs on short notice and remain on site, including for extended periods of 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, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions; work in confined spaces and extreme cold or heat; and work near hazards, moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemical exposures.
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 of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
Assist with inspections including gamma radiography, X-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and visual inspections.
Assist with NDT examination techniques.
Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used for non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Assist in identifying defects in materials 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 setup, inspection activities, teardown, documentation, and cleanup.