NDT Technician Assistant - Carlsbad, TX

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Description Summary As an NDT Assistant, you're helping to ensure critical infrastructure—like pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural steel—is safe and reliable. You’ll work closely with certified NDT Technicians to inspect materials using methods like X-ray, ultrasound, and dye testing, all without causing damage to the materials themselves. What Your Day Looks Like: You’ll work outdoors or in industrial environments, often on your feet for long hours. The work can be physically demanding, but it’s highly respected and critical to public and environmental safety. - Travel to the job site, sometimes early or overnight—could be a plant, pipeline, or industrial facility. - Set up and prep equipment for inspection (help assemble X-ray units, lay cables, clean welds, etc.). - Assist with inspections, taking readings, holding sensors, or applying test materials under a technician’s guidance. - Follow strict safety procedures, especially when dealing with radiation, heights, or confined spaces. - Tear down and document test results or help with post-inspection clean-up. Why It’s More Than Just a Job: This role is your entry point into a high-paying, high-demand career path. With tim...