Job Description

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.