Level II Immersion Ultrasonic Testing Technician (2nd & 3rd shift)

Element Materials Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Houston, Texas seeks a skilled Level II Immersion Ultrasonic Testing Technician to support non-destructive testing of materials and components. You will set up, calibrate, and interpret UT data for quality assessments and customer specifications.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, 80 hours UT training, and a Level II certification or documented OJT. 2–5 years of UT experience is preferred. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 80 hours UT classroom training with certificate.
• Valid UT Level II certification or documented OJT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS-410).
• 2–5 years of hands-on ultrasonic testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level II ultrasonic inspections on materials, welds, and components.
• Set up and calibrate UT equipment per procedures and specs.
• Interpret results and identify relevant discontinuities.
• Document inspection findings and complete technical reports.
• Mentor Level I UT Technicians as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain UT equipment and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Documentation

Team player

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Element is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Level II Immersion Ultrasonic Testing Technicianto support non-destructive testing of materials and components. This role uses ultrasonic testing methods to identify discontinuities, evaluate product integrity, and ensure customer and industry quality standards are met.

Candidates may select from the following shifts:

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM-10:30 PM | +$1.00 per hour shift differential
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM-6:30 AM | +$2.00 per hour shift differential

Responsibilities

• Perform Level II ultrasonic inspections on materials, welds, and components.
• Set up and calibrate UT equipment according to testing procedures and customer specifications.
• Interpret and evaluate inspection results and identify relevant discontinuities.
• AnalyzeA-scan presentations and C-scan dataDocument inspection findings and complete required technical reports.
• Provide guidance to Level I UT Technicians as needed
• Follow applicable customer requirements, safety procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintain UT equipment and ensure proper, safe operation.

Skills / Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of80 hours of UT classroom/school training with certificate documentation.

Valid UT Level II certification or documented OJT hours in accordance with applicable ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS-410 requirements.

2-5 years of hands-on ultrasonic testing experience preferred.

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Ability to accurately document inspection results

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined or elevated spaces when required.
• Work may take place in shop, field, or industrial environments.
• Overtime, weekend work, or travel may occasionally be required.
• PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are required.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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