RT Technician Assistant

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.

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.

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.

This role is your entry point into a high-paying, high-demand career path . With time, training, and certification, you can advance to:

Level II or III NDT Technician

Specialist in ultrasonic, radiographic, or magnetic particle testing

Team Lead or Regional Inspector

Project Manager or QA/QC roles

PROtect supports your growth with:

Clear advancement paths

Paid training and certification support

Travel and relocation opportunities

Career stability in a growing industry

Assist in the setup and to utilize equipment for non-destructive testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.

Assist in the process of performing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, such as gamma radiography, x-ray radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing and visual inspections.

Assist in the NDT examination techniques. Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

Assist in the identification of defects in materials using testing techniques.

Drive Company vehicles and maintain safe driving record.

Train on experienced tasks and learn new tasks from Lead Technicians.

Follow instructions to ensure safety of entire team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid driver’s license. Insurability through PROtect, LLC. insurance carrier.

*State Card/Trainer Preferred*

TWIC card preferred

Prefer some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience.