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NDT Careers & Jobs in Lafayette

Lafayette offers diverse NDT career opportunities across multiple industries.

Growing
Local Demand
Offshore oilfield services, Subsea fabrication
Top Industries
3+
Major Facilities
100%
Salary Adjustment

About NDT Opportunities in Lafayette

Industry Context

Key Industries

Offshore oilfield services
Subsea fabrication
Gulf of Mexico operations
Helicopter logistics

Major Facilities

  • SLB (Schlumberger) North Gulf Coast Operations Hub
  • Halliburton Lafayette Completion Tools Manufacturing
  • Port of Iberia (regional)
Salary Information
REGIONAL ADJUSTMENT
0% average
vs. national average
EXAMPLE: LEVEL 2 TECHNICIAN
National: $55K-$80K
Lafayette: $55K-$80K

Popular NDT Roles in Lafayette

0+ yrs
NDT Technician Level 1

Entry-level NDT professional performing basic non-destructive testing under supervision following established procedures.

Salary in Lafayette
$40K - $55K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Attention to detail
Technical aptitude
Physical stamina
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3+ yrs
NDT Technician Level 2

Intermediate NDT professional qualified to perform independent NDT inspections, interpret results, and mentor Level 1 technicians.

Salary in Lafayette
$55K - $80K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Technical expertise in multiple NDT methods
Result interpretation and analysis
Problem-solving
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8+ yrs
NDT Technician Level 3

Senior NDT professional with extensive expertise, responsible for developing procedures, training, and technical decision-making.

Salary in Lafayette
$80K - $120K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Advanced NDT expertise
Procedure development
Technical leadership
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4+ yrs
NDT Inspector

Specialized NDT professional focused on inspection planning, execution, and reporting for complex projects and facilities.

Salary in Lafayette
$65K - $95K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Project management
Planning and scheduling
NDT expertise
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2+ yrs
Radiographic Technician (RT)

Specialized NDT technician with expertise in radiographic testing using X-ray and gamma ray equipment.

Salary in Lafayette
$60K - $90K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Radiographic interpretation
Equipment operation
Radiation safety
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2+ yrs
Ultrasonic Technician (UT)

Specialized NDT technician focused on ultrasonic testing for material thickness, flaw detection, and structural integrity.

Salary in Lafayette
$55K - $85K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Ultrasonic interpretation
Equipment operation
Sound wave physics knowledge
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4+ yrs
Welding Inspector

Specialized professional responsible for inspecting welds using NDT methods to ensure code compliance and structural integrity.

Salary in Lafayette
$60K - $90K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Multiple NDT methods
Weld metallurgy knowledge
Code and standard interpretation
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5+ yrs
Corrosion Engineer

Engineering professional focused on monitoring, assessing, and preventing corrosion through NDT and analytical methods.

Salary in Lafayette
$75K - $110K
Adjusted for regional cost of living
Key Skills
Corrosion science and materials knowledge
NDT data interpretation
Statistical analysis
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How to Find NDT Jobs in Lafayette

1. Get Certified

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