NDT Technician Assistant - Carlsbad, NM

Summary

As an NDT Assistant, you're helping to ensure critical infrastructure—like pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods such as X‑ray, ultrasound, and dye testing, all without causing damage to the materials themselves.

• Travel to the job site, sometimes early or overnight—could be a plant, pipeline, or industrial facility.
• Set up and prep equipment for inspection (help assemble X‑ray units, lay cables, clean welds, etc.).
• Assist with inspections, taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials under a technician’s guidance.
• Follow strict safety procedures, especially when dealing with radiation, heights, or confined spaces.
• Tear down and document test results or help with post‑inspection clean‑up.

You’ll work outdoors or in industrial environments, often on your feet for long hours. The work can be physically demanding, but it’s highly respected and critical to public and environmental safety.

This role is your entry point into a high‑paying, high‑demand career path. With time, training, and certification, you can advance to:

• Level II or III NDT Technician
• Specialist in ultrasonic, radiographic, or magnetic particle testing
• Team Lead or Regional Inspector
• Project Manager or QA/QC roles

• Clear advancement paths
• Paid training and certification support
• Travel and relocation opportunities
• Career stability in a growing industry

• Assist in the setup and utilization of equipment for non‑destructive testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist in performing non‑destructive testing inspections such as gamma radiography, X‑ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and visual inspections.
• Support the NDT examination techniques by selecting, preparing, loading, calibrating, or operating equipment used in the non‑destructive testing of products or materials.
• Assist in the identification of 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 to ensure the safety of the entire team.

• Mechanical – Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Safety – Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Able to work a demanding and flexible schedule – Strong work ethic required, able to work long periods up to 16‑hour days, respond to call‑outs on short notice, and stay on site including long‑distance travel.
• Physical Demands – Able to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds, sometimes up to 150 pounds with assistance; able to climb, work at heights, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, stand, walk, push, pull, repetitive motion, work in confined spaces, extreme cold and heat, near hazards, and comply with weight restrictions for harness use.
• Professional Appearance and Conduct – Dress appropriately and maintain good hygiene.
• Customer Service – Interact professionally with customers and arrive punctually.
• Team Work – Work effectively as part of a team and follow specific instructions.

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid driver’s license. Insurability through PROtect, LLC insurance carrier.

• State Card/Trainer Preferred
• TWIC card preferred

Prefer some previous work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience.

• Health, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• HSA Company Match
• 401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
• PTO
• Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
• Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
• Clear Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continued Education Reimbursement s
• Relocation/Travel Opportunities
• Referral Bonuses for top talent
• Business Development Bonuses
• Monthly Safety Competitions with Prizes
• Annual Competitions with Prizes