Senior Direct Examination Technician

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Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Senior Direct Examination Technician to join our team.

Non-Destructive technicians ensure the safe operation of client assets by assessing the integrity of the asset through various NDT methods. You will work alone and oversee a small team of NDT technicians, while also collaborating with larger project teams.

• Perform non‑destructive examination & testing (NDE/NDT) and other direct examination methods in the field on clients’ assets
• Oversee a team of NDT technicians in the field
• QA/QC and sign off on completed field assessments and reports
• Train and mentor NDT Technicians
• Summarize work performed in a daily report submitted to supervisor at the end of each workday
• Assemble and provide written reports of findings upon completion of work at each worksite
• Adhere to LSC and client safety requirements at all worksites
• Know, understand and follow internal written practices and procedures
• Work with internal and client engineers and contractors on site
• Maintain a current log of NDT experience hours
• Execute all standard field tests for pipeline direct examination
• Perform dig data & environmental collection, which includes soil resistivity, pipe‑to‑soil potential, soil pH measurements, groundwater sampling, corrosion by‑product sampling, MIC testing
• Conduct UT, PT, VT, MT, PAUT, AUT, Creaform
• Evaluate pipeline defects such as external metal loss, internal metal loss, dents, linear indications and coating anomalies, grind repairs

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Completion of basic NDT theory hours (including hands‑on)
• Completion of field hours to obtain non‑limited level II certifications and limited PAUT
• Industry experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must have good mathematical background to handle common calculations
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to client facilities and sites

• Able to travel and work for extended periods of time in an outdoor, field environment.
• Clean driving record, and ability to drive for work
• Able to pass required visual acuity examination
• Able to lift technician equipment (1000W generator and NDE equipment)
• Able to climb in and out of excavations and conduct hands‑on evaluation of pipe
• Able to work a standard work week and meet requirements to work some evenings and weekends to meet project milestones and leadership responsibilities

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top‑tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated salary/hourly range for this position is $25‑$39 per hour
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• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&DD, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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