NDE Technician

Audubon Companies; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking an NDE Technician in Bakersfield, CA. You will conduct conventional NDE inspections for oil and gas facilities, set up and calibrate equipment, and prepare final inspection reports for clients.

The role requires interpreting results, reading drawings, and traveling to client sites around 50% of the time. A high school diploma is required, with ASNT TC-1a Level II or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ facility integrity experience.
• NDE methods knowledge and QA/QC report writing.
• ASNT TC-1a Level II or equivalent certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' locations.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain NDE equipment.
• Conduct inspections on piping, pressure vessels and tanks.
• Interpret results and generate final reports for customers.
• Ensure safety standards and daily paperwork are completed.
• Assist teammates and coordinate with Business Development on accounts.

Skills

NDE experience

Report writing

QA/QC

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Education

ASNT TC-1a Level II or equivalent Certification

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a NDE Technician to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. The NDE Technician will conduct conventional NDE inspections for clients, primarily in the facilities and terminals related to the oil and gas industry. In this role, the technicians will be responsible for setting up and calibrating equipment, conducting conventional NDE inspections, interpreting results, and generating final report deliverables. Reports to the Facilities Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Areas of Responsibility will include:

• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company and Customer safety standards and procedures.
• Travel to clients' locations.
• Setting up, calibrating and maintaining NDE equipment.
• Conduct inspections on piping, pressure vessels and storage tanks within facilities and terminals.
• Perform UTT, MT, and PT inspections, P&ID redline and creation of inspection ISO’s.
• Willingness to obtain API certifications and ongoing development.
• Program development; key team member in continual improvement of service program to include improvement support of procedures and work instructions.
• Interpreting inspection results, completing inspection reports, and presenting final deliverables to customers.
• Ensures quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Assist other technicians in the field, as necessary.
• Supports and solicits input and feedback from team members at all levels within the organization.
• Works safely and completes all company and client safety daily paperwork.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures in their entirety.
• Coordinate with Business Development to identify strategic accounts and play an active role in developing these accounts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Assisting data group with QA/QC of report deliverables on assigned projects.
• Using experience and knowledge, assist peers and other Company NDE technicians with questions.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ of Facility integrity experience required.
• Technical background in NDE methods and procedures.
• NDE experience, ASNT TC-1a Level II or equivalent Certification in UTT and corrosion scanning.
• Experience in QA/QC functions on a report and NDE method level.
• Significant Experience in report writing.
• Demonstrated capability to perform the responsibilities of an NDE Technician.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Able to continually define ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer and market relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with key customers to identify future needs and effectively positions the company to capitalize on these.
• Able to ensure the delivery of superior solutions to customers.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Eligible to work in the U.S., without sponsorship.
• Able to travel 50%.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s record.

Pay Range: $25 USD - $35 USD Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled