753 NDT Technicians - Baytown, TX TAR Spring 2026
30 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionSalary: Apave America offers an employee-centric company culture, competitive pay, and opportunities to build a rewarding career full of growth & advancement. Position Overview: The NDT Level II (Non-Destructive Testing) Technician is a skilled professional who independently performs inspections on materials and components using various NDT methods like Radiography Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Penetrant Testing (PT), to detect flaws or defects while adhering to established standards and procedures, interpreting results, and documenting findings in detailed reports; essentially acting as a quality control inspector with advanced NDT knowledge and certification to work autonomously on complex projects. Key responsibilities of a Level II NDT Technician: Requirements for a Level II NDT Technician: Work environments where Level II NDT Technicians are employed: • Manufacturing facilities, • Oil and gas industry, • Aerospace industry, • Construction industry, • Power generation plants, • Pipeline companies Required Skills and Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent is required, • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, • SNT Level II certification in one or more of the following methods MT/PT/UTT/RT/PMI/ISQ required, • Current SPRAT and/or IRATA Rope Access certification will be considered an asset, • Refinery experience is considered a plus, • Capable of training NDT assistants, • Valid Drivers License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required, • Pre-employment background checks will be required Work Conditions: • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions, • Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors, client personnel and a wide range of stakeholders, • Working in a plant and/or shop area around production machinery with extreme noise levels, • Work from various levels of heights and/or confined spaces for long periods of time, • Wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE) Physical and Mental Requirements: • Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater, • Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and climb, • Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines, • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and stooping, • Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time, • Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and/or cold, • Work in and near industrial hazards, • Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties, • Remain consistently active throughout shift, • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively, • Sufficient vision (close vision and distance vision) or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to investigate, • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties, • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties and travel to off-site locations, • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE), • Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively, • Exhibit sensible and responsible behavior, • Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment Per-Diem/Travel: To be considered for per-diem and travel pay, you must provide proof of residence documentation as requested by the client. The name and address on these documents must match. Per-diem and travel pay are subject to additional requirements, which will be listed in the offer letter at the time of hire, along with the site location. NOTE: To be considered, applicants must be able to provide documentation of current or previous certifications, as well as all classroom and/or on-the-job training (OJT) hours required for certification. * Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. * We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.