Senior Quality NDT Inspector (PAUT) - VUG - Evenings

Valmont Industries; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, prescription, etc

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Valmont Industries seeks an experienced Senior NDT Inspector (PAUT Certified) to apply advanced nondestructive testing methods and mentor the team at our Brenham-based operation. The role reports to the Brenham facility with primary work at the Houston facility (VUG) as needed.

You will evaluate results, ensure AWS D1.1 compliance, and generate inspection documentation. Proactive quality leadership and collaboration with production are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of related experience; OR Associate Degree with 5+ years of related experience; OR Bachelor's Degree minimum 3 years of experience in a fabricated steel manufacturing environment.
• Current Level II NDT Certifications Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience using measuring and inspection tools such as calipers, weld gauges, levels, and tape measures.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot NDT testing equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions and decimal conversions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nondestructive examinations using PAUT, UT, MT, PT, VT.
• Evaluate inspection results and determine product acceptance per specs and quality requirements.
• Interpret inspection reports and make critical quality decisions.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and other standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and verify product conformance.
• Generate and maintain inspection reports and documentation.
• Perform metallurgical and macro examinations and related tests.
• Mentor and develop less experienced NDT Inspectors.
• Collaborate with production to resolve quality concerns and maintain workflow.

Skills

PAUT Certification

Blueprint reading

Quality interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce.

Are you ready to move the world forward?

Join Valmont as a Senior NDT Inspector (PAUT Certified) Are you an experienced NDT professional looking for an opportunity to apply advanced inspection techniques, work with industry-leading quality standards, and make a direct impact on product excellence? Valmont is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector to join our Quality team and help ensure our fabricated steel products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

In this role, you'll utilize advanced nondestructive testing methods, including Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), while serving as a technical expert and mentor within our manufacturing operation. This position's main location site is our Houston facility, Valmont United Galvanizing (VUG). However, this position performs work and reports to the Brenham, TX facility.

Starting Base Pay: $37.94-$38.63/hour, based on experience and qualifications. Built-In Pay Progression: Increase opportunities at 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years. Shift Differential: Additional $1.00/hour for off-shift positions. Periodic Wage Review Opportunities. Annual Discretionary Bonus Opportunity. Evening Shift | 2nd Shift Standard Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM* *Additional hours outside the standard shift schedule may be required based on business needs.

What You’ll Do As a Senior NDT Inspector, you will:

• Perform nondestructive examinations using:
  • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Visual Testing (VT)
• Evaluate inspection results and determine product acceptance in accordance with customer specifications, codes, and quality requirements.
• Interpret inspection reports and make critical quality decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including AWS D1.1.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and verify product conformance.
• Generate and maintain inspection reports, records, and documentation.
• Perform metallurgical testing, weld coupon testing, positive material identification, and macro examinations.
• Support quality audits and demonstrate Valmont's quality systems to customers and third‑party auditors.
• Mentor and develop less experienced NDT Inspectors.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to maintain workflow and resolve quality concerns.
• Exercise stop‑work authority when necessary to prevent quality issues and customer dissatisfaction.
• Promote and uphold Valmont's safety culture and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7+ years of related experience; OR Associate Degree and 5+ years of related experience; OR Bachelor's Degree Minimum 3 years of experience in a fabricated steel manufacturing environment.
• Current Level II NDT Certifications Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience using measuring and inspection tools such as calipers, weld gauges, levels, and tape measures.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot NDT testing equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions and decimal conversions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a fabricated steel manufacturing environment.
• Associate Degree in NDT from an accredited institution.
• SNT‑TC‑1A Level II certifications in UT, VT, MT, and PT.
• AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI).
• Additional AWS certifications.
• AMPP (NACE).
• CIP certification.
• Advanced knowledge of quality assurance and inspection methods.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring, or training others.

Why Valmont?

At Valmont, you'll join a team committed to quality, innovation, and safety. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced inspection technologies, influence product quality, and contribute to the success of critical infrastructure projects around the world.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Shift differential opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A culture focused on safety, integrity, and teamwork

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing environment and requires frequent movement throughout production, shipping, and inspection areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and climbing.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate equipment and inspection tools.
• Ability to perform detailed inspections in various plant locations and positions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an active manufacturing environment.

Vision Requirements:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing facility with exposure to: Heat and cold, Dust and dirt, Fumes and vibration, Industrial noise levels exceeding 80 decibels.
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors throughout all seasons.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

+ That’s the value we add.