NDT Technologist

Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long‑

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Industrial Inspection & Analysis, Inc. (IIA) seeks an experienced NDT Technologist to join its Nuclear Services team in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on providing specialized NDE support, planning, execution, and reporting for complex inspections in the nuclear industry.

The candidate will interpret codes, select techniques, verify procedures, and generate comprehensive test reports, while collaborating with engineers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient outages and inspections.

Qualifications

• NRC security requirements to access nuclear power plants.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship required; NRC access prerequisites described.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work and design practices and compliance with laws, regulations, and company procedures.
• Oversee NDE operations as a technical expert.
• Develop and approve inspection procedures and QA/QC plans.
• Calibrate NDE testing equipment and ensure safety requirements.
• Review NDE exam results for accuracy and generate reports.
• Research and recommend new NDE technologies to improve processes.
• Complete applicable job reports and paperwork.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and machinists.

Skills

NDE Level II

UT/UTS W

Equipment operation

Time management

Math & geometry

Reading technical drawings

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Travel eligibility

PAUT/MТ/VT experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is an emerging, high growth inspection, testing, and analytical business seeking to build a national platform in order to serve a breadth of industrial sectors and geographies. We pledge to provide Story-Worthy Service and Solutions, through even the most challenging situations.

Making the World Safer is our mission at IIA. We are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and to helping our customers do so as well. Across every industry we serve, we offer inspection and engineering services that promote safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations.

IIA is seeking a skilled NDT Technologistto join our Nuclear Services team in San Antonio, TX.

For nearly 50 years, IIA has grown alongside the nuclear power industry, becoming the go‑to inspection, engineering, and outage experts for plant operators. As a full-service provider, Nuclear Services’ licensed professional engineers work closely with our non‑destructive examination (NDE) experts to deliver turnkey solutions to clients in the nuclear industry.

Position Summary

The NDT Technologist is responsible for providing specialized technical expertise in support of NDE applications, planning / preparation, project execution, and project / program management. They will interpret complex code, determine appropriate techniques, verify accuracy of procedures utilized, and organize and generate reports on all testing and evaluations completed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work and design practices and compliance to applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures / policies. Own safety performance rates and foster a positive safety culture.


• Ensure compliance with all company and statutory procedures, standards, and specifications.


• Oversee NDE operations as a technical expert.


• Develop and approve inspection procedures and guidelines implementing project specific quality assurance / quality control plans and condition assessments.


• Supervise the preparation and calibration of NDE testing equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety requirements.


• Work with the Engineering Manager and Operations Manager to apply codes and testing criteria based on project parameters.


• Review and verify NDE exam results for accuracy and precision and generate and organize test report results.


• Research and recommend new technology for purchase to improve NDE processes and techniques and meet customer demands, stay ahead of market needs, and increase overall company productivity.


• Complete applicable job reports and other paperwork as required.


• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers, technicians, and machinists

Qualifications

• Must satisfy all Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security requirements to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power plants


• High School diploma or equivalent

• U.S. Citizenship required


• Must satisfy all Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security requirements to obtain unescorted access to nuclear power plants


• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• Five years of NDE Level II certified field experience


• Minimum of 2 years of Ultrasonic Angle Beam (UTSW)


• Able to operate standard and specialized equipment utilized in the field of NDE and NDT.


• Be able to manage time effectively, prioritize and work under pressure in order to meet multiple deadlines.


• Detail-oriented engineering skills with strong skills in math and geometry.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.


• Able to utilize critical thinking to identify complex problems and use logic and deductive reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to solving business problems.


• Professional attitude demonstrating outstanding character in the workplace.


• Strong Microsoft Office programs skills including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs.


• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.


• AUT, GWUT, FMC/TFM, ET, AET qualifications/experience a plus


• Experience in Nuclear, EPRI PDI qualifications, PAUT, MT, PT, VT, highly preferred

• Medical (w/Mental Health coverage), Dental, Vision insurance


• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident plans


• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability