Field Welding Inspector & NDE Specialist

ECS Southeast, LLP; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Specialty Technician I to join our Baton Rouge team. The role involves field-based destructive and non-destructive testing, inspections, and observations in support of specialty construction materials testing projects.

You will work on structural steel inspections, welding observations, and/or NDE under supervision, developing technical competency and maintaining strong customer service aligned with ECS core values.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Obtain two specialty certifications applicable to the work performed as per the ECS Technician Certification Policy
• OSHA 10 may be required
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Limited knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods
• Good understanding of construction practices and jobsite operations
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and instructions

Responsibilities

• Performs destructive and non-destructive testing on construction materials
• Conducts inspections of structural steel, reinforcing steel, and connections (welded and bolted)
• Performs field observations and inspections and collects samples for testing
• Documents findings in accordance with engineering and inspection standards
• Communicates daily with contractors, technicians, and project managers
• Reports changes in site conditions and additional testing needs
• Performs inspections in fabrication facilities when required
• Prepares and submits daily field reports and documentation
• Performs basic calculations and data reduction tasks
• Maintains and organizes field testing equipment
• Notifies supervisors of damaged or missing equipment
• Attends project meetings as requested
• Performs other specialty testing and inspection duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Math & data documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two specialty certifications

OSHA 10 (may be required)

Tools

Electronic field reporting systems

NDT equipment calibration (where applicable)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Specialty Technician I to join our Baton Rouge team. The role involves field-based destructive and non-destructive testing, inspections, and observations in support of specialty construction materials testing projects.

You will work on structural steel inspections, welding observations, and/or NDE under supervision, developing technical competency and maintaining strong customer service aligned with ECS core values.