Shop Technician

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer time off

Training & development

Challenging tasks in diverse teams

Great team culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NDT Global is seeking a Shop Technician to support refurbishment, assembly, testing, and preparation of pipeline inspection tools for transport to project sites. You will interpret drawings and verify tool configurations to ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced shop environment.

Requires 1–2 years in the oil and gas sector, English proficiency, and familiarity with NDT software. Forklift and overhead crane certification are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or technical training in Mechatronic, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–2 years of related work experience; oil and gas background preferred.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures and tool safety.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, and verify inspection tools to defined build state.
• Test inspection tools for correct setup and functionality.
• Maintain inspection tools during normal maintenance routines.
• Refurbish tools to required state and replace components as needed.
• Interpret mechanical drawings for tool assembly and configurations.
• Raise assembly or maintenance issues with supervisor promptly.
• Support project builds by coordinating information with multiple departments.
• Adhere to NDT procedures and HSEQ standards.

Skills

Mechatronic aptitude

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Safety conscience

Problem solving

Education

Two-year degree or technical diploma (Engineering Technician)

Tools

Cassiopeia

LineExplorer

Peanut

Job description

About NDT Global

NDT Global is the leading provider of inline diagnostic solutions, advanced data insights, subsea inspection, and integrity management services that safeguard energy-sector infrastructure. The company is recognized for its expertise in both ultrasonic inspection technologies—such as Pulse Echo, Pitch-and-Catch, Phased Array, and Acoustic Resonance (ART Scan)—and ultra-high-resolution Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) inspection services. These differentiated offerings, along with non-ultrasonic technologies like Inertial Measurement Units and others in development, enable NDT Global to deliver comprehensive asset integrity solutions.

Innovation is at the core of NDT Global's mission. We continuously challenge the boundaries of existing technologies to deliver transformational solutions that empower the industry to achieve safer, more cost-effective pipeline management. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of vital new methods and tools that address the evolving needs of our customers while setting new industry standards.

By strategically applying inspection technologies to detect, diagnose, and model various types of threats, NDT Global provides predictive, decision-ready insights. These insights, driven by the world’s most accurate data, enable asset owners to optimize infrastructure health, drive operational efficiencies, reduce risk, and minimize their carbon footprint

The goal of the Shop Technician is to be learn the practical techniques required for the preparation of NDT Global's tools and to perform and provide guidance in all work in the refurbishment, assembly, testing, and preparation for transport of pipeline inspection tools to ensure the successful execution of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the support and assistance for the tool:
  • Inspection tool preparation and verification: assembly, configuration, and confirmation of the inspection tool to a defined build state
  • Inspection tool testing: testing for proper set up and functionality
  • Inspection tool maintenance: work performed on the inspection tool in the course of normal maintenance
  • Inspection tool replacement: the work on the inspection tool for the purpose of refurbishmentto a given state
• Interprets technical drawings and applies the information as it relates to assembling the tools
• Raises any potential assembly and maintenance problems, issues or concerns with supervisor in a timely manner
• Assists in completing the required procedures and checklists per NDT procedures
• Ensures work is carried out safely, with the highest quality to deliver exceptional internal customer service
• Carries out daily risk assessments as part of their duties in line with HSEQ standards
• Supports flow of information to different departments in order to achieve a successful project build
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• A two-year degree, diploma or technical vocational training as an Engineer Technician in Mechatronic,
• Electronics or Mechanical Engineering is required
• Demonstrates knowledge of shop safety and issued tool safety procedures
• Demonstrates aptitude for learning new technologies and concepts
• Demonstrates Mechanical and/or Electrical aptitude
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of corresponding work experience, ideally in the oil and gas sector
• A background in In-line Inspection (ILI), Acoustic Resonance Technology (ART) or Ultrasonic (UT) is preferred
• Familiarity with a wide range of mechanical and/or electrical tools and test equipment Knowledge of technical drawings and tool configurations
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of NDT Specific software (Cassiopeia, LineExplorer, Peanut, etc.)
• Certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes
• Certification in lifting and slinging and/or rigging

Work Environment

• Works in the shop environment
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional work in areas of loud noises (mechanical and environmental)
• Works with chemicals and cleaning supplies

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Eligible from the 1st of the month (medical, dental, vision, Life)
• 401k, Roth, and Match: Eligible as of day 1
• Vacation and sick time: Accrues as of day 1
• Volunteer time off
• Great team and a strong company culture
• Training and development opportunities
• Challenging tasks in innovative and diverse teams
• Attractive compensation system