NDT Inspector

NOV; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive medical plans

MDLIVE virtual visits

Free preventative care

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

NOV is seeking an NDT Technician in Texas to set up, calibrate, and maintain NDT equipment and perform quality inspections on welded components in wind tower projects. You will interpret results and report findings, demonstrating inspection outcomes to welding personnel and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires Level II certification in VT/UT/MT/PT, familiarity with AWS D1.1, and precision in measurements across metric and imperial units.

Qualifications

• Current ASNT SNT TC-1A Level II Certification in VT, UT (shear wave), MT, PT.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria for cyclically loaded welds.
• Ability to work in both metric and imperial units of measurement.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and maintain NDT equipment.
• Perform quality inspection activities on completed and repaired welds in accordance with written inspection plans.
• Identify and interpret structural and material defects in welds or parent materials.
• Interpret and report inspection results into written forms or computer based reports.
• Interact with welding personnel to demonstrate and correct inspection findings.
• Perform physical measurements of finished tower sections.
• Perform photogrammetry measurements using high-precision cameras to measure dimensional properties of specific tower features.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

ASNT Level II VT/UT/MT/PT

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Job description

• Set up, calibrate and maintain NDT equipment.
• Perform quality inspection activities on completed and repaired welds in accordance with written inspection plans.
• Identify and interpret structural and material defects in welds or parent materials.
• Interpret and report inspection results into written forms or computer based reports.
• Interact with welding personnel to demonstrate and correct inspection findings.
• Perform physical measurements of finished tower sections.
• Perform photogrammetry measurements using high-precision cameras to measure dimensional properties of specific tower features.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Primary Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Set up, calibrate and maintain NDT equipment.
• Perform quality inspection activities on completed and repaired welds in accordance with written inspection plans.
• Identify and interpret structural and material defects in welds or parent materials.
• Interpret and report inspection results into written forms or computer based reports.
• Interact with welding personnel to demonstrate and correct inspection findings.
• Perform physical measurements of finished tower sections.
• Perform photogrammetry measurements using high-precision cameras to measure dimensional properties of specific tower features.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
• To contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
• Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.

Job Requirements

• Current ASNT SNT TC-1A Level II Certification in VT, UT (shear wave), MT, PT.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria for cyclically loaded welds.
• Ability to work in both metric and imperial units of measurement.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to speak, read and understand English.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an NDT technician.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in wind tower manufacturing or similar tubular welded structures
• Certification in Phased Array and Time of Flight Diffraction scanning techniques (Level II or ability to attain Level II within 12 months).
• Experience with European UT scanning methods and acceptance criteria.
• Experience in photogrammetry.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.