Field Technician

Ndt-Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NDT Global in Texas is seeking a Field Technician to learn practical techniques for preparing NDT tools and safely executing on-site activities to load, launch, receive and retrieve tools.

Responsibilities include onsite tool preparation and verification, tool maintenance, and refurbishment; assisting with launch, run, receive, and tool tracking; and delivering strong customer service while adhering to HSEQ standards.

Qualifications

• A two-year degree or diploma in Engineer Technician in Mechatronic, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Full driver's license is required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures for tools and shop.
• Minimum 1–2 years of field or oil and gas experience preferred.
• Experience with ILI/ART/UT or related tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with technical drawings and tool configurations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tool preparation and verification to a defined build state.
• Inspect tool maintenance and refurbishment to specified state.
• Assist in tool launch, run, and receive with proper handling and tracking.
• Coordinate AGM movement and tool tracking during field operations.
• Document field activities and complete risk assessments per HSEQ.
• Raise issues to supervisor promptly and provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Two-year degree or diploma in Engineer Technician (Mechatronics/ Electronics/ Mechanical Eng.)

Tools

Cassiopeia

LineExplorer

Peanut

Job description

The goal of the Field Technician is to learn the practical techniques required for the preparation of NDT Global's tools as well as the safe execution of the pipeline of on-site activities required to load, launch, receive and retrieve the tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the onsite support and assistance for the tool
  • Inspection tool preparation and verification: assembly, configuration, and confirmation of the inspection tool to a defined build state
  • Inspection tool maintenance: work performed on the inspection tool in the course of normal maintenance
  • Inspection tool replacement: the work on the inspection tool for the purpose of refurbishment to a given state
• Supports in the execution of the inspection tool launch, run, and receive, ensuring proper handling of the tool during set-up, loading, launching and retrieving while being responsible for coordinating the Above Ground Markers (AGM) movement and tool tracking
• Performs the required field documentation in connection with inspection projects
• Carries out daily risk assessments as part of their duties in line with HSEQ standards
• Raises any potential problems, issues or concerns with supervisor in a timely manner
• Delivers exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• A two-year degree, diploma or technical vocational training as an Engineer Technician in Mechatronic,
• Electronics or Mechanical Engineering is required
• Full driver's license is required
• Demonstrates knowledge of general shop safety and issued tool safety procedures
• Demonstrates an aptitude for learning new technologies and concepts
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of corresponding work experience, ideally in the oil and gas sector
• A background in In-line Inspection (ILI), Acoustic Resonance Technology (ART) or Ultrasonic (UT) is preferred
• Familiarity with a wide range of mechanical and/or electrical tools and test equipment
• Knowledge of technical drawings and sets tool configurations
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of NDT Specific software (Cassiopeia, LineExplorer, Peanut, etc.)
• Certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes
• Certification in lifting and slinging and/or rigging

Work Environment

• Works in the field environment (onshore and/or offshore)
• Frequent work in outdoor weather conditions (hot, wet, cold)
• Frequent work in the workshop environment (including workshop hazards)
• Occasional work in areas of loud noises (mechanical and environmental)
• Frequent domestic and/or international travel (up to 50%)
• Works with chemicals and cleaning supplies