RT Technician Assistant

PROtect, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

401K with match

Relocation/Travel opportunities

PTO

Continued Education Reimbursements

Career advancement opportunities

Monthly Safety Competitions

Annual Competitions

Job summary

PROtect is seeking an NDT Assistant to support inspections of pipelines, pressure vessels and structural steel. You will work with certified NDT Technicians, help set up X-ray, ultrasonic and dye-penetrant testing, and assist with readings and documentation on-site.

This role is outdoors or in industrial environments, demanding physical effort and strict safety compliance, with clear advancement paths and training support offered by PROtect.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license and insurability through PROtect, LLC.
TWIC card preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel to job sites (including overnight).
Set up and prep NDT equipment and materials.
Assist with inspections under technician guidance.
Follow safety procedures, including radiation, heights and confined spaces.

Skills

Mechanical

Safety

Flexible schedule

Physical demands

Professional appearance

Customer service

Team work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 to respond to call-outs on short notice and to stay on site, including long distance travel for extended periods of time.
Physical Demands – Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough or uneven terrain. Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals. Applicants must meet weight restrictions to ensure their safety when utilizing safety harnesses.
Professional Appearance and Conduct – Dress appropriately for the assignment and maintain good hygiene.
Customer Service – Interact professionally with customers. Punctual arrival to assignments.
Team Work – able to work effectively as part of a team and to follow specific instructions.