PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up, calibrate and maintain NDT equipment.
- Perform quality inspection activities on completed and repaired welds in accordance with written inspection plans.
- Identify and interpret structural and material defects in welds or parent materials.
- Interpret and report inspection results into written forms or computer based reports.
- Interact with welding personnel to demonstrate and correct inspection findings.
- Perform physical measurements of finished tower sections.
- Perform photogrammetry measurements using high-precision cameras to measure dimensional properties of specific tower features.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- To carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and departmental works instructions.
- To contribute to general improvements in the quality of key activities within the department.
- Comply with all Keystone Tower Systems Company and HSE procedures and policies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Current ASNT SNT TC-1A Level II Certification in VT, UT (shear wave), MT, PT.
- Familiarity with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria for cyclically loaded welds.
- Ability to work in both metric and imperial units of measurement.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to speak, read and understand English.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an NDT technician.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in wind tower manufacturing or similar tubular welded structures
- Certification in Phased Array and Time of Flight Diffraction scanning techniques (Level II or ability to attain Level II within 12 months).
- Experience with European UT scanning methods and acceptance criteria.
- Experience in photogrammetry.
BENEFITS
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
- Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.