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Posted January 29, 2026
NOV

NDT Level II Inspector

Houston, TX 77086, United States Full Time
Reference: NOV_39406

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers' full-field drilling,...

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers' full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections on components
  • Perform source inspections at facilities
  • Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection documents
  • Review inspection records received for compliance
  • Maintain inspection and measuring equipment
  • Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) for nonconforming parts
  • Perform other work related task as assigned
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures


Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

  • Support and adhere to the Quality Management System and API Q1 / ISO 9001:2015 including facility specific licenses.
  • Complete and review inspection records as required by QMS
  • Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish and dimensions.
  • Accomplish Dimensional inspections when assigned in accordance with drawings , engineering documentation and product specifications
  • Inspect first run parts and/or vendor parts in receiving. Verify calibration of inspection equipment to ensure accuracy before use.
  • Perform Nondestructive Evaluations (Hardness, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Exams.) as required by product specifications, routers and other relevant documentation.
  • Preform other work and related task as assigned by management.


Education & Experience Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ASNT-TC-1A Level 2 certified required
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings.


Job Requirements

  • Ability to interact in a positive manner with the people whose work is being inspected.
  • A basic understanding and commitment to the requirements of ISO and API specifications.
  • Ability to interface with manufacturing personnel.
  • Ability to pass a visual acuity examination (Jager eye exam).
  • Maintain NDE certifications in accordance with the facility's QMS and ASNT-TC-1A requirements.


Behavior Competencies

  • Team/ Unit contribution
  • Problem solving
  • Disciplined initiative
  • Customer focus
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Instill and promote the safety first culture


Technical Competencies

  • Strong understanding of API specifications and Facility's QMS requirements
  • Strong understanding of API specifications as required by position/ Job responsibilities.


Competitive Benefits: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly.)
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

This listing expired on Feb 19. Applications are no longer accepted.

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