Sr. NDE/API Technician

Description

Summary

The Sr. NDE/API Technician will be a full time, nested position based in a facility in La Porte, TX. They will conduct NDE inspection walkdowns with the Mechanical Integrity team. The main focus of the technician will be drawing ISO's for revalidation. For this reason, drawing capabilities, meridium experience, and P&ID experience is required to be considered for this role.

Essential Functions

• Conduct non-destructive (NDT) testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, equipment utilization, specifications, and procedures.

• Verify drawings and P&ID's for accuracy

• Utilize appropriate NDT method to perform NDT inspections, including Ultrasonic Thickness, Magnetic Particle and Penetrant Testing.

• Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

• Identify defects in materials using appropriate testing technique.

• Complete documentation and work orders thoroughly following established protocols and meeting required timeframes.

• Drive Company vehicles and maintain safe driving record.

• Provide instruction to assigned assistants and ensure safety of entire team.

Other Functions

• Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties to maintain company vehicles, routinely inspect equipment and maintain shop areas in a clean, orderly and functional condition.

• Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• NDT Methods – Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills.

• Mechanical – Intermediate mechanical knowledge.

• Safety – Knowledge of, and willingness to follow and lead others to follow applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. Apply these safety standards in the work environment and look out for other crew members.

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking appropriate questions.

• Able to Work a Demanding and Flexible Schedule - Strong work ethic required. Able to work long periods of time, up to 16-hour days. Able to respond to call-outs on short notice and to stay on site, including long distance travel for extended periods of time.

• Physical Demands – Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough or uneven terrain. Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals.

• Professional Appearance and Conduct – Dress appropriately for the assignment and maintain good hygiene.

• Customer Service – Interact professionally with customers. Punctual arrival to assignments.

• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine or process is working properly.

• Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

• Critical Thinking – Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within 20 inches). Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or to left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

• Teamwork – able to work effectively as part of a team and to provide instruction to others effectively and professionally.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Certification and Licensure

Valid driver’s license. Insurability through PROtect, LLC insurance carrier. Certification in UTT, MT and PT.

API preferred, but not required

Work Experience

Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge, or experience.

Drawing capabilities, meridium experience, and P&ID Experience is required.