NDT Advanced Specialist

Posted on 3/22/2024

201-500 employees

Infrastructure robotics & software company

Company Overview

Gecko Robotics' mission is to protect today's critical infrastructure and give form to tomorrow's. At Gecko Robotics, they help the world’s most important organizations understand and protect their physical assets. Through advanced robotics and enterprise software solutions, they provide unprecedented insight into the health of critical infrastructure assets, enabling data-driven decision making.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Hardware

Energy

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$222.1M

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 6%

1 year growth

↑ 13%

2 year growth

↑ 45%

Locations

Houston, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

CategoriesNew

DevOps & Infrastructure

Platform Engineering

Server Administration

Site Reliability Engineering

Requirements

NDT Level II in UT, PT, MT, VT, etc.
Level II UTPA
5+ year experience working in downstream
Strong reporting and documentation experience
Experience with AUT
Experience with RBI preferred but not required
Experience in a lead technician role is preferred
Ability to travel 75% of the time and up to 90% during peak times
Ability to meet physical requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid TWIC card

Responsibilities

Follow all safety policies in the field and shop and identify potential safety hazards
Oversee and operate robotic inspection equipment and ensure data integrity in industrial environments
Ensure highest customer satisfaction through effective communication and job execution
Solicit and relay customer and product feedback for the purposes of improving quality and scope of services
Complete various administrative functions including expense reports, time sheets, and other paperwork covering activities in the field
Participate in the training process for NDT professionals
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical details of company service offerings and tools
Maintain compliance with all customer required background check and drug screening requirements

What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko’s complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

The NDT Advanced Specialist is on the front lines of our industrial inspections. This position plays a key role in ensuring customer needs are met by providing inspections for in-field robotic products at power plants, oil and gas refineries, paper mills and other industrial environments throughout North America. When not in the field, this position will complete functions in the shop for robot maintenance, assisting with creating procedures, and training for newer technicians.

What you will do

Make sure to follow all safety policies in the field and shop as well as identify potential safety hazards
Oversee and operate robotic inspection equipment and ensure data integrity in industrial environments
Ensure highest customer satisfaction through effective communication and job execution
Solicit and relay customer and product feedback for the purposes of improving quality and scope of services
Complete various administrative functions including expense reports, time sheets, and other paperwork covering activities in the field
Participate in the training process for NDT professionals
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical details of company service offerings and tools
Maintain compliance with all customer required background check and drug screening requirements

About You

Must have NDT Level II in UT, PT, MT, VT, etc.
Level II UTPA
5+ year experience working in downstream
Strong reporting and documentation experience
Experience with AUT
Experience with RBI preferred but not required
Experience in a lead technician role is preferred
Ability to travel 75% of the time and up to 90% during peak times
Ability to meet physical requirements
A team player that Is proud of what Gecko has to offer and represents the company with enthusiasm at customer sites.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid TWIC card.

This job operates in multiple environments, including a machine shop, and field work performed in OSHA-confined spaces, at heights, and in multiple weather conditions including heat, rain, and cold.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we’re together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.