Level I Trainee​/Assistant

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 like 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.

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 to utilize equipment for non‑destructive testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist in the process of performing non‑destructive testing (NDT) inspections, such as gamma radiography, X‑ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing and visual inspections.
• Assist in the NDT examination techniques. Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate 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 safety of 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 of time, up to 16‑hour days, and respond to call‑outs on short notice, including long‑distance travel.
• Physical demands – able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on rough terrain; able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Must handle work at heights, in confined spaces, extreme temperatures, near hazardous mechanical and electrical components, and meet weight restrictions for safety harnesses.
• Professional appearance and conduct – dress appropriately and maintain good hygiene.
• Customer service – interact professionally with customers; punctual arrival to assignments.
• 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 reimbursements
• Relocation/travel opportunities
• Referral bonuses for top talent
• Business development bonuses
• Monthly safety competitions with prizes
• Annual competitions with prizes