Shop Technician

NDT Global; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan and match

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NDT Global Houston is seeking a Shop Technician to learn and apply practical techniques for preparing and refurbishing pipeline inspection tools. You’ll assemble, test, and transport tools for project execution, using safety-first practices.

Qualifications include a two-year degree or technical training in engineering tech, familiarity with inspection software, and proficiency in English. The role is on-site in Houston with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year degree or technical training in engineering technician fields.
• Experience in mechatronics, electronics, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify inspection tools to defined build state.
• Test inspection tools for proper setup and function.
• Maintain and refurbish inspection tools.
• Interpret technical drawings for tool assembly.
• Raise issues to supervisor promptly.
• Follow safety and quality standards as per NDT procedures.
• Carry out daily risk assessments and support project builds.

Skills

Shop safety

Tool safety procedures

English proficiency

Education

Two-year degree/diploma in Mechatronics/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cassiopeia

LineExplorer

Peanut

Microsoft Office

Job description

NDT Global Houston, 15500 International Plaza Drive, Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description

Posted Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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
• 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
• 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

NDT Global Houston, 15500 International Plaza Drive, Houston, Texas, United States