Inspector

NOV; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking an NDT technician to perform nondestructive testing on tubular products using visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, electromagnetic inspection, and ultrasonic inspection. You will ensure inspections are safe, accurate, and aligned with approved procedures, customer specifications, and industry standards while supporting quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include setting up, calibrating, operating, and maintaining NDT equipment,

Qualifications

• Requires Level II or equivalent NDT certification.
• Experience with MT/MPI, EMI, and UT NDT methods.
• Experience inspecting tubular products (OCTG, drill pipe, line pipe) preferred.
• Ability to read procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform VI, MT/MPI, EMI, and UT inspections on tubular products.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain NDT equipment.
• Document inspection results and ensure traceability.
• Interpret results and determine acceptance per criteria.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support audits, quality initiatives, and safety procedures.

Skills

MT/MPI

EMI

UT

Inspection procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description
Perform nondestructive testing (NDT) on tubular products using visual inspection (VI), magnetic particle inspection (MT/MPI), electromagnetic inspection (EMI), and ultrasonic inspection (UT). Ensure inspections are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with approved procedures, customer specifications, applicable industry standards, and company requirements while supporting quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description
Perform nondestructive testing (NDT) on tubular products using visual inspection (VI), magnetic particle inspection (MT/MPI), electromagnetic inspection (EMI), and ultrasonic inspection (UT). Ensure inspections are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with approved procedures, customer specifications, applicable industry standards, and company requirements while supporting quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection (VI), magnetic particle inspection (MT/MPI), electromagnetic inspection (EMI), and ultrasonic inspection (UT) on tubular products.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain nondestructive testing and inspection equipment.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with approved procedures, customer specifications, acceptance criteria, and applicable industry standards.
• Interpret and evaluate inspection results to identify cracks, discontinuities, corrosion, wall-thickness variations, and other product conditions.
• Determine whether inspection indications meet established acceptance criteria.
• Accurately document inspection results, measurements, equipment settings, and product traceability information.
• Prepare inspection reports and communicate results to supervisors, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Identify nonconforming products and ensure they are properly documented, segregated, and processed according to established procedures.
• Perform required equipment function checks and report equipment issues or calibration concerns.
• Maintain inspection records, certifications, and other required documentation.
• Support audits, customer visits, investigations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all company safety, quality, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, quality, maintenance, and customer representatives.
• Train and provide guidance to lower-level inspectors when qualified and requested.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work around tubular products and inspection equipment for extended periods.
• Safely lift and handle inspection tools, equipment, and materials as required.
• Work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, oils, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and other required equipment.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current Level II or equivalent certification in applicable nondestructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Demonstrated experience performing magnetic particle inspection (MT/MPI), electromagnetic inspection (EMI), and ultrasonic inspection (UT).
• Experience inspecting tubular products, Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), drill pipe, line pipe, or related energy-sector products preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable customer specifications, industry standards, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to read and interpret inspection procedures, technical instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, interpret, and evaluate relevant inspection indications.
• Ability to accurately complete inspection reports and maintain product traceability.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production or field environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, varying shifts, and overtime as required.
• Level II certification must be maintained in accordance with the company’s written practice and applicable requirements, including ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-189, customer specifications, or other governing standards.