NDE Technician (ASNT ISQ-UTT or API QUTE-TM Certified)

Job Title: NDE Technician (ASNT ISQ-UTT or API QUTE-TM Certified)

Location: Moss Point, MS (hiring office)
Job Type: Contract, Significant Travel Required

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled ASNT-ISQ or API QUTE-TM Certified NDE Technician to join our inspection team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) testing, specializing in field data collection, reporting, and complex piping system mapping. This role requires a professional who is comfortable working in industrial environments and is ready to travel extensively to various client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Inspection: Perform Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) on equipment and piping systems to identify corrosion, erosion, and wall loss.
• Documentation & Reporting: Generate detailed UT Inspection reports, including data analysis and damage characterization (e.g., mid-wall flaws vs. wall loss).
• Technical Sketching: Create accurate field sketches of operating equipment and piping systems.
• Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret piping isometric drawings and P&IDs to identify TMLs (Thickness Measurement Locations) and navigate complex plant layouts.
• Equipment Calibration: Calibrate and maintain UT Instruments (digital and A-scan) to ensure accuracy according to industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Current ASNT ISQ or API QUTE-TM in Ultrasonic Thickness Testing is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum Level II UT certification or equivalent experience with a strong focus on ultrasonic thickness testing.
• Equipment & Piping Knowledge: Proven ability to work with equipment isometric drawings and piping isometric drawings.
• Communication: Strong technical writing skills for reporting and the ability to communicate findings to project manager.
• Mobility: Must be able to travel 100% of the time, often on short notice, to various industrial and remote project sites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights (scaffolding/ ladders/ manlifts).
• Ability to carry inspection equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in varying weather conditions.

About PK: 

PK Companies Group, LLC, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, and The Woodlands Texas specializes in industrial specialty services across various sectors, including oil, gas, petrochemical, aerospace, commercial, and manufacturing industries. The company operates through three main divisions: 

PK Technology: Provides inspection services utilizing proprietary intelligent software designed to deliver real-time data and comprehensive insights, aiding clients in making informed, data-driven decisions. 

PK Industrial: Provider of industrial specialty services, focusing on passive fireproofing systems, industrial coatings, tank linings, scaffolding, and insulation. 

PK Safety: Offers on-site safety services, including medical services, safety attendants, field safety representatives, rescue services, safety training, and safety equipment rental. 

Why You'll Love Working at PK 

We are leaders – Leadership is not limited to our management team. It's something everyone at PK embraces and embodies. 

We are operators – We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions to lead our company and our industry is what we do on every project, every day. 

We are learners – Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we've been in a role for one year or one minute. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our customers, merchants, and us. 

We are one team – The magic of PK is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights. 

If this sounds good to you, come join us. Apply Today! 

PK Companies Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All hiring decisions are based on the qualifications of each candidate compared to other candidates and business needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our company, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will verify employment authorization upon hire.