Field Technician: Onsite NDT Tools & Diagnostics

NDT Global; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and Roth matched

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NDT Global Houston seeks a Field Technician to learn practical techniques for preparing inspection tools and safely executing on-site activities to load, launch, and retrieve tools. You will gain hands-on experience with tool assembly, maintenance, and verification, while coordinating AGM movement and ensuring accurate tool tracking.

The role requires a 2-year degree in engineering/tech trades, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year degree, diploma or technical vocational training in Mechatronics, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 1–2 years of related field experience, preferably in oil & gas.
• Background in Inline Inspection (ILI), Acoustic Resonance Technology (ART) or Ultrasonic (UT) is preferred.
• Familiarity with a wide range of mechanical/electrical tools and test equipment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; basic MS Office knowledge; knowledge of NDT software (Cassiopeia, LineExplorer, Peanut).
• Forklift and overhead crane certification; lifting/slinging/rigging certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Onsite support and assistance for inspection tools: assembly, configuration, and verification to defined build state.
• Tool maintenance and refurbishment to a specified state.
• Assist in tool launch, run, and receive; coordinate Above Ground Markers (AGM) movement and tool tracking.
• Complete field documentation for inspection projects.
• Perform daily risk assessments per HSEQ standards.
• Report issues to supervisor promptly; deliver exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year degree or diploma in Mechatronics/Engineering

Tools

NDT software

Job description

NDT Global Houston seeks a Field Technician to learn practical techniques for preparing inspection tools and safely executing on-site activities to load, launch, and retrieve tools. You will gain hands-on experience with tool assembly, maintenance, and verification, while coordinating AGM movement and ensuring accurate tool tracking.

The role requires a 2-year degree in engineering/tech trades, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 50%.