Acoustic Emission (AE) Trainee / Assistant NDE Technician

About the role

MISTRAS Group is a global leader in technology-enabled asset protection, delivering advanced inspection, engineering, and data monitoring services to ensure the safety, compliance, and uptime of critical industrial infrastructure. The Acoustic Emission (AE) Trainee / Assistant Technician will assist a certified Level II NDE Technician with designated Acoustic Emission testing and structural health monitoring activities while gaining the required field experience and technical knowledge for formal certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified technicians with the setup, calibration, and tear-down of Acoustic Emission (AE) data acquisition systems and specialized instrumentation.
• Place, couple, and secure AE sensors on various structures (e.g., pressure vessels, storage tanks, and piping systems).
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks, pre-test calibrations, and overall upkeep of testing equipment and facilities.
• Absorb, learn, and strictly abide by company safety policies, industry standards (ASTM, ASME), and operating procedures.
• Monitor testing environments to identify and help mitigate background mechanical or electrical noise that could interfere with data collection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed foundational NDE/NDT training or technical schooling.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an interest in electronics, physics, or data acquisition software.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and respond to short-notice work assignments, which requires occasional out-of-town and overnight travel.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to read technical documents, blueprints, and engineering specifications is preferred.
• Proven ability to follow precise technical directions and safety procedures.
• Proven ability to adapt to an ever-changing operational schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to wear all required safety equipment (PPE) as dictated by the safety department for personal protection.
• Physical Strength: Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Sensory: Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, and vision (with or without reasonable accommodations) to communicate effectively, observe field testing conditions, and conduct structural investigations.

Skills

• Detail-oriented.
• Hands-on learning skills.
• Technical mindset.
• Adaptability.

Benefits

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on project needs and operational demands. Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel may be required.