NDE Field Operations Specialist

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NDE Field Operations Specialist

Full Time Remote, Tulsa, OK, US

GENERAL SUMMARY

The NDE Field Operations Specialist serves as a key operational link between TIR's NDE field personnel, Field Supervisors, Technical Advisor, and NDE management. This position provides field and operational support to help ensure NDE projects are properly prepared, supported, documented, and executed in accordance with TIR and customer expectations.

The position is approximately 50% field-based and 50% office/administrative and is intended for an experienced NDE professional capable of supporting field operations while assisting with project readiness, technician development, operational consistency, and continuous improvement.

The NDE Field Operations Specialist is a non-supervisory position and does not have direct reports. The position works collaboratively with Field Supervisors while maintaining a separate reporting relationship to the NDE Director.

This role will not independently direct technician assignments, project execution, customer commitments, scheduling, utilization, field audits, or personnel actions. Activities affecting these areas shall be coordinated through the responsible Field Supervisor or business development representative.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Field Operational Support – Provide operational support to NDE field personnel, as directed by Field Supervisors, to help ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with TIR and customer requirements.
• Field Project Support & Observations – Conduct regular visits as designated by NDE Operations Team on active NDE projects to evaluate field operations, technician performance, safety, professionalism, documentation, customer service, and adherence to established TIR processes.
• Project Readiness & Mobilization – Support project startups and mobilizations by verifying personnel readiness, qualifications, documentation requirements, scope expectations, customer requirements, and other operational needs prior to deployment.
• Technician Readiness & Development – Monitor field readiness while working with Field Supervisors, the Technical Advisor, and Senior NDE Technicians & Trainers to identify and coordinate development needs.
• Safety & Quality Support – Promote TIR's safety and quality expectations through field observations, audits, documentation reviews, communication, and corrective-action follow-up in coordination with Field Supervisors, QA/QC, and appropriate Level III personnel.
• Operational & Documentation Compliance – Review field processes and project documentation for completeness and consistency, identify recurring issues, and assist with implementing improvements to reporting, workflows, and operational practices.
• Customer & Field Communication – Maintain professional interaction with customer representatives and field personnel, gather feedback, identify operational concerns or opportunities, and communicate relevant information to Field Supervisors and NDE management.
• Technician Onboarding & Training Support – Assist with onboarding and field readiness of new NDE personnel and coordinate training activities, operational coaching, and development resources with Field Supervisors, Senior NDE Technicians & Trainers, and Level III personnel.
• Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement – Assist with technician readiness, training progress, project activity, field observations, and other assigned operational KPIs while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and field performance.
• Cross-Functional & Division Support – Work collaboratively with the NDE Director, Field Supervisors, Technical Advisor, QA/QC, Business Development, Operations Support, and TIR field personnel on operational initiatives, special projects, and activities supporting the continued growth and performance of the NDE Division.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive working knowledge of NDE field operations, common NDE methods, and Pipeline Integrity and/or Mechanical Integrity activities.
• Proficiency in interpreting NDE procedures, customer specifications, project requirements, and field documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of field project execution, technician readiness, mobilization requirements, and operational workflows.
• Effective organization, prioritization, and coordination of multiple projects, field activities, and competing operational needs.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving when identifying field issues and recommending practical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication with technicians, supervisors, management, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, NDE reporting systems, and operational data, including tracking performance indicators and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of NDE Pipeline Integrity field experience.
• Current Level II certification in PAUT and MT.
• Additional experience with Laser Scanning/Creaform, AUT and PMI is preferred.
• Previous experience coordinating NDE field activities or projects preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of NDE field documentation and reporting requirements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently to customer and project locations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with field technicians, customers, supervisors, and management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Internal – Approximately 50%: Duties are performed in an office or administrative environment and may include project preparation, operational planning, documentation review, technician readiness tracking, meetings, reporting, training coordination, KPI tracking, and special projects.

External – Approximately 50%: Duties are performed at active NDE project locations, pipelines, facilities, refineries, industrial sites, and other customer locations. Field activities may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, uneven terrain, remote locations, and changing weather conditions. The employee must comply with all applicable TIR and customer safety requirements and utilize appropriate PPE while working in field environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves a combination of office and field activities. Field activities may require prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and accessing active industrial or pipeline project locations. The employee must possess sufficient visual acuity, hearing, mobility, and physical capability to safely perform field observations and operational support activities. Frequent travel and occasional extended work hours may be required based on project and operational needs.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS / CONTACTS

Internal – Frequent interaction with the NDE Director, Field Supervisors, NDE Technical Advisor, Senior NDE Technicians & Trainers, NDE Technicians, QA/QC, Operations Support, Business Development, and other company departments.

External – Regular interaction with customer representatives, inspectors, project managers, integrity personnel, and other project stakeholders.

The NDE Field Operations Specialist is a non-supervisory position and does not replace or supersede the authority of NDE Field Supervisors.

The position does not independently administer employee discipline, formal performance reviews, compensation decisions, PTO approval, or permanent personnel assignments. Personnel or project-performance concerns identified by the NDE Field Operations Specialist shall be communicated to the appropriate Field Supervisor and/or NDE Director.

The position may provide operational guidance, coaching, field observations, and recommendations to NDE personnel but shall coordinate activities that affect project assignments or personnel management with the appropriate Field Supervisor.

Technical matters involving NDE procedure interpretation, certification, qualification, examination technique approval, or Level III authority shall be referred to the NDE Technical Advisor or appropriate Level III.