PAUT NDT Tech (Level II/III) – Shipyard OT Heavy

NDT Global Desert Ndt, LLC

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Overtime pay 1.5x
Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

NDT Global Desert Ndt, LLC seeks an experienced Advanced NDT / PAUT Technician (Level II) for a 4-month contract in Newport News, VA. The role demands performing high-volume PAUT inspections on heavy components, with 10-12 hour shifts and significant OT.

You will calibrate PAUT equipment, interpret data in real time, and document findings in clear reports. Must meet Level II PAUT certs and pass background checks, with shipyard/defense experience preferred.

Qualifications

  • Certification: Level II PAUT per SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, or NAS-410 standards.
  • Must provide verifiable high school diploma/GED and PAUT training hours (80+ hrs) and logged OJT hours.
  • Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard flaw detectors (Olympus Evident MX2/X3, Zetec TOPAZ) and encoder setups.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical/vision test.

Responsibilities

  • Perform PAUT inspections on welds, plates, and structural components to identify subsurface defects and anomalies.
  • Calibrate, maintain, and set up PAUT equipment, encoders, wedges, and probes.
  • Acquire, interpret, and evaluate encoded PAUT data against client specs and codes.
  • Prepare and submit comprehensive NDT inspection reports documenting findings.

Skills

PAUT
Team collaboration
High-volume work
Attention to detail

Education

Level II PAUT Certification (SNT-TC-1A/NAS-410)

Tools

PAUT equipment (MX2/X3, TOPAZ)
Encoder setups

Job description

NDT Global Desert Ndt, LLC seeks an experienced Advanced NDT / PAUT Technician (Level II) for a 4-month contract in Newport News, VA. The role demands performing high-volume PAUT inspections on heavy components, with 10-12 hour shifts and significant OT.

You will calibrate PAUT equipment, interpret data in real time, and document findings in clear reports. Must meet Level II PAUT certs and pass background checks, with shipyard/defense experience preferred.

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