NDT CR/DR Assistant

PROtect LLC; Tioga (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement paths

Training support

Travel opportunities

Career stability

Job summary

PROtect LLC in Tioga, ND is seeking an NDT Assistant to help keep pipelines, pressure vessels and structural steel safe. You’ll work with certified NDT Technicians, assisting with X-ray, ultrasound and dye testing, and supporting CR/DR methods.

The role involves travel to sites, setting up equipment, taking readings under supervision, and ensuring strict safety, including radiation and confined spaces. This entry point offers training, growth paths and industry demand.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and strict safety adherence.
• Willingness to work demanding, flexible schedules including long hours.
• Ability to assist in non-destructive testing under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Travel to job sites and set up inspection equipment.
• Assist with NDT inspections and take readings under technician guidance.
• Document test results and assist with post-inspection cleanup.
• Operate company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
• Follow safety procedures for radiation, heights, and confined spaces.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Stamina / long hours

Tools

X-ray equipment

Ultrasound equipment

NDT tools

Job description

Summary

As an NDT Assistant, you're helping to ensure critical infrastructure—like pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel is safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods such as X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing, all without causing damage to the materials themselves. You will also be helping with our CR/DR methods.

Description

Summary

As an NDT Assistant, you're helping to ensure critical infrastructure—like pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel-is safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods like X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing, all without causing damage to the materials themselves. You will also be helping with our CR/DR methods.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Travel to the job site, sometimes early or overnight—could be a plant, pipeline, or industrial facility.
• Set up and prep equipment for inspection (help assemble X-ray units, lay cables, clean welds, etc.).
• Assist with inspections, taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials under a technician’s guidance.
• Follow strict safety procedures, especially when dealing with radiation, heights, or confined spaces.
• Tear down and document test results or help with post-inspection clean-up.

You’ll work outdoors or in industrial environments, often on your feet for long hours. The work can be physically demanding, but it’s highly respected and critical to public and environmental safety.

Why It’s More Than Just a Job

This role is your entry point into a high-paying, high-demand career path. With time, training, and certification, you can advance to:

• Level II or III NDT Technician
• Specialist in ultrasonic, radiographic, or magnetic particle testing
• Team Lead or Regional Inspector
• Project Manager or QA/QC roles

PROtect Supports Your Growth With

• Clear advancement paths
• Paid training and certification support
• Travel and relocation opportunities
• Career stability in a growing industry

Essential Functions

• Assist in the setup and to utilize equipment for non-destructive testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Assist in the process of performing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, such as gamma radiography, x-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing and visual inspections.
• Assist in the NDT examination techniques. Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
• Assist in the identification of defects in materials using testing techniques.
• Drive Company vehicles and maintain safe driving record.
• Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from Lead Technicians.
• Follow instructions to ensure safety of entire team.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Mechanical – Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Safety – Knowledge of, and willingness to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. Apply these safety standards in the work environment and look out for other crew members.
• Able to Work a Demanding and Flexible Schedule - Strong work ethic required. Able to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days. Able