Field Technician: On-Site NDT Tool Prep & Launch

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k and matching

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

NDT Global is seeking a Field Technician to support the preparation, launch, and retrieval of inspection tools in on-site environments, including onshore and offshore settings. You will coordinate tool movement, perform setup verifications, and contribute to field documentation while ensuring safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year technical degree in Mechatronics or related fields and 1–2 years of industry experience, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or technical training in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with NDT software.
• Forklift and overhead crane certifications; lifting and slinging/rigger certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for inspection tool preparation, configuration, and verification.
• Assist in tool launch, run, and receive; coordinate AGM movement and tool tracking.
• Document field activities and perform risk assessments per HSEQ standards.
• Maintain tools and perform maintenance/refurbishment as needed; communicate issues to supervisor.
• Deliver strong customer service to internal and external clients.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Technical aptitude

Education

Two-year degree in Mechatronic/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cassiopeia

LineExplorer

Peanut

Job description

NDT Global is seeking a Field Technician to support the preparation, launch, and retrieval of inspection tools in on-site environments, including onshore and offshore settings. You will coordinate tool movement, perform setup verifications, and contribute to field documentation while ensuring safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year technical degree in Mechatronics or related fields and 1–2 years of industry experience, with travel up to 50%.