NDT Technician 1

About the role

AET’s NDT Technician 1 provides technical expertise to nondestructive testing industries such as structural steel, manufacturing, machining, power generation, and petro-chemical. Services are performed to industry standards (AWS, ASME, ASTM, API, AISC, UBC) and state laws, following AST’s QA/QC procedures. The role plays a key part in developing the expertise and efficiency of the NDT department.

Responsibilities

• Perform MT, PT, UT, RT, and VT examinations.
• Interpret results and prepare reports documenting findings.
• Maintain certification in MT, PT, UT, RT, and VT inspection techniques.
• Maintain current procedures and equipment calibrations for the NDT department.
• Maintain client contact for ongoing projects and interface with the NDT manager to prepare proposals, schedule laboratory and field testing activities.
• Assist coordination of full-time and intermittent field projects, including reporting and invoicing.
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of AET and the NDT department.
• Pursue training to obtain and maintain certifications.
• Stay current with NDT technologies utilized by AET.
• Conduct field, laboratory, and office activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as AET’s QA and Health & Safety Policies.
• Interact successfully with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues constructively, and work independently in the field.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; some positions may require use of a personal vehicle for company business.
• Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for the position.
• Maintain appropriate physicals if required for the position.
• Ability to meet the requirements for Assistant Radiographer and be working toward ASNT-TC-1A certification for UT, MT, PT, and RT methods.

Preferred Skills

• Associate Degree in Non-Destructive Testing Technology or Welding Certification.

Pay

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $25.00 – $30.00 per hour based on skill set and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Long-term savings options.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment

This role blends field and occasional office work. Significant time is spent outdoors at various project sites, facing diverse weather conditions and physically demanding tasks. Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic environment are essential.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally move 50-70 pounds.
• Stand up to 80% of the day, often on uneven surfaces.
• Move up to 80% of the day, with frequent climbing, bending, and stooping.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces.
• Occasionally work at elevations up to 200 feet, using proper safety equipment as necessary.