Senior Welding Inspector & NDT Field Technician

Engineering Consulting Service; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited, Memphis, is seeking an experienced Specialty Technician to join our team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You will perform field observations, inspections, and testing on diverse construction materials and may conduct NDT/NDE and related activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating field activities, collecting data, and communicating results to project teams. The role requires strong reading of plans, safety discipline, and the ability to lift heavy loads where

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Must have ASNT NDT Level II certification(s) and at least 2 additional advanced industry certifications from industry authorities such as NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM (other authorities considered at ECS discretion).
• Current pursuit of or ability to obtain maximal certifications in the above categories.
• Position requires carrying 40-70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must provide suitable transportation for use on job sites – Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Advanced working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles, applications, and testing standards with expertise in your area of certification.
• Expert understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform work at heights.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops.
• High-level ability to read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• If your focus is NDE testing, you should have the ability to calibrate NDE equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement.
• Execute tasks based on project requirements under guidance of senior technicians, staff professionals, and project managers.
• Inspections may be conducted in fabrication facilities or on mechanical piping systems and pressure vessels.
• Conduct routine observations of structural steel and reinforcing steel, including welded or bolted connections, using various methodologies and testing equipment.
• Testing may include ground penetrating radar (GPR) structural surveys, material verification, and corrosion surveys.
• Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling, test results, and inspections; engage in drafting and other administrative duties; maintain organization of field equipment.
• Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as applicable.
• Maintain daily communication with site contractors and project managers; attend project meetings; inform team of test results and provide technical advice to resolve issues.
• Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations, inspections, and testing; document findings with precision; mentor other technicians.

Skills

Field observations

Inspection coordination

Communication

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

ASNT NDT Level II

Advanced industry certifications (NRC, NICET, WACEL, ACI, IFC, AWS, ASNT, ASTM)

Tools

NDT equipment calibration

GPR

MS Office

Job description

ECS Limited, Memphis, is seeking an experienced Specialty Technician to join our team and advance in a dynamic work environment. You will perform field observations, inspections, and testing on diverse construction materials and may conduct NDT/NDE and related activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating field activities, collecting data, and communicating results to project teams. The role requires strong reading of plans, safety discipline, and the ability to lift heavy loads where