NDT Technician

Civic Minds; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Minds is seeking a talented, detail-oriented journeyman level MAE technician to lead field inspections. You will run inspections from start to finish, direct junior technicians, and serve as the subject-matter expert in acoustic emission and MAE workflows.

The role requires NDT Level 2 certification in Acoustic Emission (training provided), a clean driving record, and ability to travel to field locations throughout Texas.

Qualifications

• NDT Level 2 certification in Acoustic Emission (or equivalent MAE qualification) WE WILL TRAIN THIS.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; comfortable directing others in the field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; ASE certification or technical school preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one)
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office basics: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• Able to travel and work in varying field conditions
• Able to pass the Texas RRC CNG Service Installation exam
• Experience with high-pressure gas or CNG systems, an existing TRRC CNG certification, or prior work on compressed hydrogen storage systems will set you apart.

Responsibilities

• Lead MAE inspections from start to finish and ensure quality results.
• Direct junior technicians in the field and provide on-site guidance.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for MAE workflows and field diagnostics.

Skills

Diagnostic & troubleshooting

Leadership / directing others

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Fluent English

Travel accuracy & field work

Texas RRC CNG exam readiness

CNG/high-pressure gas experience

Valid driver's license (Class A CDL)

AE inspections & NDT knowledge

Education

NDT Level 2 - Acoustic Emission

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification or technical schooling preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This is a role for a talented, detail-oriented journeyman level technician who is done assisting and ready to lead. You'll run MAE inspections from start to finish, direct junior technicians, and be the subject-matter expert in the field.

Requirements

• NDT Level 2 certification in Acoustic Emission (or equivalent MAE qualification) WE WILL TRAIN THIS.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills; comfortable directing others in the field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; ASE certification or technical school preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one)
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office basics: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• Able to travel and work in varying field conditions
• Able to pass the Texas RRC CNG Service Installation exam
• Experience with high-pressure gas or CNG systems, an existing TRRC CNG certification, or prior work on compressed hydrogen storage systems will set you apart.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in an engineering field, or equivalent industry. NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) experience accepted.
• Proven experience planning and executing AE inspections independently
• Basic understanding of non-destructive testing principles and acoustic emission.
• Certification: MAE Level 1 (per ASNT, ISO 9712, or equivalent) preferred but not required, training will be provided.
• Candidate lives close to the worksite (Midland / Odessa, Texas area).
• Certified by TRRC for CNG Service Installation.