NDT Technician ID - 13595

Job Description: NDT Technician

Position Overview: The NDT Technician is responsible for the inspection of materials, structures, and assets by using non-destructive testing techniques to examine structures for flaws and structural weaknesses. Doing so ensures compliance with safety standards, structural integrity, and overall quality. This role involves comprehensive assessments, documentation, and reporting of findings to maintain the reliability and safety of utility pole networks.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Inspection Protocol: Execute detailed inspections of structures and utility poles based on established safety guidelines, industry standards, and company protocols.
  2. Structural Assessment: Evaluate the structural integrity, examining for signs of Corrosion, cracks, flaws, and other imperfections, calibration of equipment, and interpret results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
  3. Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, identifying potential hazards and recommending necessary actions for repair or replacement.
  4. Reporting: Accurately record inspection information into data collection application including taking pictures and attaching required information while outlining inspection results, highlighting critical issues, and providing recommendations for corrective measures.
  5. Collaboration: Liaise with relevant stakeholders to communicate inspection outcomes and support the implementation of recommended actions.
  6. Continuous Improvement: Contribute insights for the enhancement of inspection procedures, tools, or methodologies to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

Manual Dexterity: Fine motor skills are needed to handle tools and equipment accurately.
Good Vision: Excellent vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception to inspect and interpret visual indicators of flaws.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods, often in challenging environments.
Strength and Mobility: Physical strength to lift and move equipment and materials, sometimes weighing up to 50 pounds. Agility to access confined spaces, heights, or awkward positions during inspections.
Coordination: Good hand-eye coordination to operate testing equipment effectively.
Environmental Tolerance: Capacity to work in various environments, including outdoors, at heights, or in noisy, dusty, or hazardous conditions.

Mental Requirements:

Attention to Detail: NDT technicians must have a keen eye for detail to detect subtle flaws and inconsistencies in materials and structures.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze test results and interpret data accurately is crucial for making informed decisions about the integrity of materials.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using various NDT methods (e.g., ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant) and understanding the principles behind them.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Skills in diagnosing issues, determining the root cause of defects, and proposing solutions.
Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to report findings clearly to clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Mathematical Skills: Basic to advanced understanding of math for calculations related to measurements and data analysis.
Learning and Adaptability: Willingness to continually learn and adapt to new technologies, methods, and industry standards.


Pay Range: $32.00 - $42 / hour

Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a NDT Technician. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.

Exo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

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Exo

Magnolia, TX
77355 USA

Industry

Manufacturing

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