NDE/RT Assistant, Travel and Turnarounds

Job overview

The NDE/RT Assistant role is onsite in Baytown, TX, with travel throughout the United States for projects and turnarounds beginning January 2027. Compensation is not specified. MISTRAS states that safety is its overriding priority and that employees support quality and environmental protection. The assistant supports Level II nondestructive examination technicians with equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, and service documentation while gaining experience. For employees assigned as assistant radiographers or radiographer trainees, radiographic equipment work is performed only under direct visual supervision and with required safety controls.

What you'll do

• Assist technicians with equipment setup and teardown
• perform routine and preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment upkeep
• assist with service documentation and reports
• and follow company procedures. For assistant radiographer or radiographer trainee assignments, operate radiographic equipment only under direct visual supervision, maintain surveillance and control of equipment, secure it from unauthorized removal, keep unauthorized personnel outside restricted areas, and notify safety management of incidents. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and ability to respond to short-notice assignments with occasional overnight travel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nde/rt assistant

travel and turnarounds

baytown tx

mistras group

nondestructive examination

radiography

equipment calibration

field work

plant environment

high school diploma

overnight travel

safety procedures

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Travel assignments cover U.S. projects and turnarounds beginning January 2027; radiographic duties are conditional on assignment and require direct supervision.

About the employer

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.