NDT Trade Assistant

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So, if you're geared up to enhance your career and have a substantial impact, the future you've imagined awaits with us.

The NDT Trade Assistant supports technicians in carrying out non-destructive testing activities. Responsibilities include preparing tools and equipment, assisting with test setups, and ensuring safe and efficient worksite operations. This role provides hands-on experience while contributing to accurate inspection outcomes.

This position will be reporting to the Project Manager and based in Papua New Guinea.

• Ensuring that Oceaneering's HSE Management System and expectations are fully implemented with Regional Operations and compliant with local regulations
• Performing tasks under the Supervision of Level II or Level III personnel
• Setting up NDT equipment
• Performing/conducting NDT
• Recording and classifying the results of the tests in accordance with written criteria
• Reporting results of NDT to relevant personnel

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in related field, significant or equivalent Industry experience
• Relevant state Radiation Licence
• Magnetic Particle (MT) or
• Liquid Penetrant (PT) as well as
• Eddy Current Testing (ECT) (desirable)
• Eddy Current Welds (ETW) (desirable)
• Radiographic Testing (RT) (desirable)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) (desirable)
• Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) (desirable)
• TBOSIET
• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in operational environments as an NDT Technician
• Experience in all qualified testing methods.
• Have a general knowledge of other NDT methods, product manufacturing and inspection technology used by the Company performing NDT
• Experience in completing NDT worksheets and reports

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry including related Legislation, Acts and Regulations, Industry Standards and Codes
• Knowledge of NATA requirements
• High level of written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks/environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Knowledge of safety standards (e.g. Step Back 5x5, JSEA, HSEQ systems etc.)

Working Conditions

This position is considered ONSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows:

• Outdoors majority of the time on work site, day or night. Some indoor office for reporting.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks on adjacent work
• Exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases at work site
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated. Use of ladders and scaffold for some access.
• Confined space required but infrequent.

Physical Activity/Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is considered MEDIUM work.

At Oceaneering, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusion is the norm. No matter your background, we want you to feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.