NDT Assistant

Twins Industrial Services, LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Twins Industrial Services, LLC is seeking an entry-level NDT Assistant to support certified NDT Technicians in field and shop settings. You will prepare work areas, handle equipment, and learn NDT methods while progressing toward certification.

You will assist with inspections (RT, MT, PT, UT), move and ready equipment, and help maintain safe, organized job sites. This role emphasizes safety, training, and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a 40-Hour Radiation Safety Course.
• Ability to pass DISA background check, drug/alcohol testing, and client-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist NDT Technicians in conducting inspections such as RT, MT, PT, and UT thickness testing.
• Set up and dismantle work areas, barricades, and signage in accordance with safety requirements.
• Transport, handle, and prepare NDT equipment and consumables for use.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of job sites, trucks, and darkrooms.
• Accurately record basic job information, data, and materials used.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety, radiation, and client-specific procedures.
• Perform general labor duties including lifting, carrying, rigging, and positioning of parts or test equipment.
• Actively participate in training and development to progress toward NDT certification.
• Support Technicians in maintaining calibration, storage, and care of inspection tools and equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

40-Hour Radiation Safety Course

Job description

The NDT Assistant supports certified NDT Technicians in performing non-destructive testing (NDT) services in the field and shop environments. This entry-level role is responsible for preparing work areas, handling equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and learning the fundamentals of NDT methods. It is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work toward technician certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist NDT Technicians in conducting inspections such as RT, MT, PT, and UT thickness testing.
• Set up and dismantle work areas, barricades, and signage in accordance with safety requirements.
• Transport, handle, and prepare NDT equipment and consumables for use.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of job sites, trucks, and darkrooms.
• Accurately record basic job information, data, and materials used.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety, radiation, and client-specific procedures.
• Perform general labor duties including lifting, carrying, rigging, and positioning of parts or test equipment.
• Actively participate in training and development to progress toward NDT certification.
• Support Technicians in maintaining calibration, storage, and care of inspection tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a 40-Hour Radiation Safety Course.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass DISA background check, drug/alcohol testing, and client-specific requirements (site orientations, etc.).
• Must be safety-conscious and willing to work in demanding industrial environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in outdoor/industrial conditions.
• Must be able to wear PPE including hard hat, fall protection, etc.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions.

Preferred Skills

• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical processes.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Team-oriented with an eagerness to advance in the NDT field.