Integrity Pressure Testing Operator — NDT — Permian Basin

Ife Ndt, Llc; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IFE NDT, LLC, a trusted provider of non-destructive testing in the oil and gas sector, seeks the Integrity Pressure Testing Operator – NDT – Permian Basin. This hands-on role performs hydrostatic, pneumatic, nitrogen, and helium leak tests on piping, skids, and testing equipment in field and shop locations, with travel across regions as needed.

Review test packages, prepare gear, set up safe work zones, collect data, and document results while following OSHA, ASME, API, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to travel extensively for field work.
• Experience in pressure testing, oil & gas ops, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs and drawings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrostatic, pneumatic, nitrogen, helium leak tests per standards.
• Travel to client sites, field shops, and facilities as required.
• Review test packages and specifications prior to testing activities.
• Install and maintain testing equipment and safety devices.
• Document test data, readings, and results in real time.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, API and company safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

P&IDs drawings

Isometric drawings

Job description

Company Description

IFE NDT, LLC is a trusted provider of non-destructive testing and inspection services across the oil and gas industry. With operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, Haynesville Shale Basin, Permian Basin, and Midcon regions, we specialize in high-pressure flow line recertification, including the tear down, inspection, and rebuild of skids and iron used in critical service applications.

Our team is committed to delivering safe, accurate, and timely inspections that help our clients maintain operational integrity, improve operational reliability, and meet regulatory and customer standards.

Core Values

D-R-I-V-E

Dependability; resilience; integrity; vision & ethics

Purpose

The Integrity Pressure Testing Operator — NDT — Permian Basin is responsible for performing hydrostatic, pneumatic, nitrogen, helium leak, and related pressure testing operations on piping systems, skids, pressure vessels, and flow iron in field and operational environments throughout the Permian Basin region and other operational locations as needed.

This is a hands-on, travel-required position that supports the safe, accurate, and timely testing of customer equipment prior to deployment and service. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude, operational discipline, attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform hydrostatic, pneumatic, nitrogen, helium leak, and related pressure tests in accordance with company, client, and industry standards
• Travel to customer locations, field sites, shops, and operational facilities as required
• Review test packages, customer specifications, drawings, and operational requirements prior to testing activities
• Inspect, prepare, and maintain pumps, hoses, gauges, manifolds, valves, fittings, and related testing equipment
• Install blinds, caps, isolation points, and testing manifolds as required for pressure testing operations
• Establish and maintain safe work zones, test boundaries, barricades, and exclusion areas
• Gradually pressurize systems to specified test pressures while monitoring system behavior and equipment performance
• Monitor pressure, temperature, and testing conditions throughout operations to ensure safe and accurate testing
• Identify leaks or irregularities using approved leak detection and troubleshooting methods
• Assist with troubleshooting, repairs, re-torquing, and replacement of components as needed
• Conduct re-tests following repairs or corrective actions
• Accurately document testing data, pressure readings, and inspection results in real time
• Complete pressure testing reports, operational logs, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain calibration records and inspection documentation for gauges and testing instruments
• Communicate operational updates, test results, and equipment concerns with supervisors, inspectors, clients, and team members
• Follow OSHA, ASME, API, customer, and company safety standards at all times
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety meetings, toolbox talks, and operational planning activities
• Use proper PPE and promote safe work practices in all operational environments
• Load, transport, organize, clean, and maintain pressure testing equipment and related inventory
• Demonstrate and promote alignment with company core values in daily activities
• Contribute to the overall team effort by completing related tasks and responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively for work assignments required
• Previous experience in pressure testing, oil & gas operations, industrial maintenance, mechanical field work, or related industry preferred
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and test packages preferred
• Ability to work in industrial, outdoor, and physically demanding environments required
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs required
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, rotating schedules, and extended travel assignments as operational needs require

Job Skills and Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
• High level of integrity, accountability, and safety awareness
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced and high-pressure environments
• Understanding of pressure testing procedures and stored-energy hazards preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, ASME, API, and industrial safety standards preferred
• Experience in oil & gas, pipeline, petrochemical, or industrial service environments is helpful but not required
• Confined Space, H2S, Forklift, or other safety certifications are helpful but not required
• Ability to adapt to changing job site conditions, schedules, and operational demands