Senior Specialty Technician – NDT & Field Inspection Lead

ECS Midwest, LLC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in De Pere seeks an experienced Specialty Technician III to perform advanced destructive and non-destructive testing on construction materials. You will work with independence, guide project teams, and contribute to inspection planning and execution.

You will inspect structural steel, welds, reinforcement, GPR, and corrosion surveys, document results, communicate findings daily, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and ECS Core Values.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must maintain two specialty certifications and obtain one additional certification such as AWS CWI or Ultrasound Level II.
• General industry OSHA 10 may be required.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with electronic devices and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs destructive and non-destructive testing of construction materials.
• Conducts specialty inspections, including structural steel, welds, reinforcement, and connections.
• Performs advanced testing such as ground penetrating radar (GPR), material verification, and corrosion surveys.
• Provides technical input and communicates test results and field findings to project teams.
• Documents field observations and inspection results in accordance with engineering standards.
• Mentors Specialty Technician I and II staff.
• Assists project teams in understanding inspection requirements and execution.
• Participates in project meetings and discussions.
• Performs other specialty testing and inspection duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

NDI/NDT methods

Read and interpret plans

Independent work

Reporting systems

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Math/data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AWS CWI

Ultrasound Level II

OSHA 10

Job description

ECS Limited in De Pere seeks an experienced Specialty Technician III to perform advanced destructive and non-destructive testing on construction materials. You will work with independence, guide project teams, and contribute to inspection planning and execution.

You will inspect structural steel, welds, reinforcement, GPR, and corrosion surveys, document results, communicate findings daily, mentor junior technicians, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and ECS Core Values.