Advanced UT Technician

The NDT Technician conducts non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of structures, pipelines, and other components using ultrasound and related equipment to assess material integrity and identify defects.

Essential Functions

• Perform NDT inspections using various methods, including phased array, shear wave, ultrasonic inspections and Time of      flight Diffraction.
• Utilization of advanced imaging and analysis software. 
• Select, prepare, load, calibrate, and operate NDT equipment as required.
• Identify and evaluate defects in materials using appropriate testing techniques, specifically in weld and material inspections,      flaw characterization and defect analysis. 
• Complete documentation and work orders in compliance with established protocols and required timeframes.
• Work independently and in team settings. 
• Able to problem solve and a high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Maintain company vehicles and a safe driving record.
• Provide instruction and guidance to assigned assistants, ensuring team safety and efficiency.
• This is a remote, travel position. Long and short-term travel will be required.

Safety – Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and lead others to follow applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. Apply these safety standards in the work environment and look out for other crew members.

Able to Work a Demanding and Flexible Schedule - Strong work ethic required. Able to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days. Able to respond to call-outs on short notice and to stay on site, including long distance travel for extended periods of time. 

Physical Demands – Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough, or uneven terrain. Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals.

Customer Service – Interact professionally with customers. Punctual arrival to assignments. 

Teamwork – Able to work effectively as part of a team and to provide instruction to others effectively and professionally.

NDT Methods – Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills.

Mechanical – Intermediate mechanical knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Certification and Licensure

• Valid driver’s license. 
• Insurability through PROtect, LLC. insurance carrier. 
• Minimum of 80 hrs from a recognized PAUT training course.
• 320 documented OJT hours in PAUT.

Work Experience

• Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge, or experience.      
• Requires Shear Wave and Phased Array experience. 
• Knowledge of advanced imaging and analysis      software. 
• Background in weld and material inspections, flaw      characterization and defect analysis.