NDT Level III | Middle East

Job description

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 Level III – UAE Operations serves as the on-site technical authority for Gecko’s inspection program in the UAE. This position serves as a technical expert and customer-facing subject matter expert (SME), responsible for data validation, high-level customer engagements, enforcing existing quality systems, technical standards, and NDT methods and techniques in the field, ensuring full consistency with Gecko’s US operations. This role operates under the direction of the Corporate Level III Manager and will certify under Gecko’s existing Commercial Written Practice which is identical in process to that used for US based personnel, ensuring standardization and compliance across all global operations. This role works closely with internal operations, field teams and engineering to ensure excellence in inspection outcomes and compliance What you will do - Serve as the primary technical authority in the UAE, enforcing Gecko’s existing policies, procedures, and Advanced Services (AS) inspection techniques in the field. - Ensure all UAE inspection operations maintain full consistency with the standards, quality expectations, and reporting requirements of the US operation. - Validate inspection data and review and/or sign off on inspection reports in accordance with established reporting standards. - Perform and oversee inspections using advanced techniques, including PAUT corrosion mapping, PAUT weld inspection, and HIC/SOHIC assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and clearly communicate inspection insights and results to customers. - Ensure compliance and drive improvements through technician performance evaluations in the field, ensuring effectiveness of training, inspection technique and tool application, and process adherence - Support the qualification and certification of UAE inspection personnel under Gecko’s Commercial Written Practice - Collaborate with Engineering, and Field Operations to align NDT processes with evolving technology and customer needs. - Analyze inspection data to provide actionable insights that improve product and process performance. - Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance across all NDT operations. - Mentor and train NDT technicians, driving skill development, and consistency in execution. - Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, driving advancements in inspection techniques and field processes to enhance operational efficiency. About You - A technical operator and enforcer, someone who thrives in a field-based role maintaining rigorous standards and quality requirements. - Strong communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Analytical, process-driven, and quality-oriented, with a deep understanding of industrial UT/PAUT inspection technologies. - Adaptable and collaborative, able to work effectively in cross-functional and customer-facing roles. - Mission focused and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and quality. Required Skills - Minimum 10 years of UT/PAUT experience in industrial inspection. - ASNT or PCN Level III certification in UT/PAUT. - Proven experience applying NDT methods and processes. - Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. - Excellent organizational and communication abilities. - Experience supporting customer relationships and inspection delivery in complex environments. Preferred Skills - Experience working with advanced or robotic NDT systems. - Familiarity with both traditional and emerging NDT technologies. - Prior SME experience in customer-facing or technical consulting roles. - Deep knowledge of damage mechanisms and inspection methodologies. - Experience within technology-driven or highly regulated industries. 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, 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.