NDE R&D Technician at Darkvision in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | CAD80,000-120,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

ultrasound nde

inspection setup

data analysis

report generation

tool maintenance

technical oversight

Use PAUT, TFM, and TOFT ultrasound inspection methods to detect and size anomalies
Distill the results into easily digestible reports and presentations
Help identify and specify requirements for test samples and test setups
Perform UT, MT, and VT NDE evaluations of pipeline anomalies in the lab and in the field
Be the subject matter expert on best practices of in-the-ditch pipeline inspection techniques and methodologies
Help distill and share industry standards for detection and sizing to the broader company
Help develop training materials and provide guidance to our Research and Analysis teams
Utilize our data analysis software to provide an assessment of the results
Complete field reports, data logs, and digital documentation
Evaluate various anomalies in pipelines including but not limited to: hook cracks, SCC, laminations, metal loss, deformations, and complex interacting defects
Conduct equipment setup, calibration, and system checks
Support continuous improvement of inspection techniques and workflows
Maintain inspection tools, UT equipment, probes, and consumables
Work closely with Research and Data teams to help understand and interpret NDE inspection results, data, reports, and other ultrasound datasets from internal and external sources
Be responsible for technical oversight and qualification programs of our analysis procedures, and ensure industry standards are met

Requirements

laser scanning

twic

api 1169

ut certification

mt/pt/vt

phased array

3+ years of relevant NDE experience
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Industry experience with laser scanning
Valid TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
API 1169 or other pipeline construction/inspection credentials
Valid driver's license and ability to travel and work in remote field locations, including in the USA
Level 3 UT certifications
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
ASNT NDT Level 2 or ISO 9712 Level 2 or CGSB Level 2 equivalent certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Able to pass background and drug/alcohol tests, as well as site-specific safety training
Level 2 or 3 certifications for Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Visual Testing (VT)
Additional relevant industry qualifications and certifications
Phased array industry experience and/or certification for weld inspection (AUT, PAUT, TFM, and/or TOFT ultrasound inspection methods)

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass background and drug/alcohol tests
criminal background check required

Company

Overview

Grew 1,205% Revenue

Record Growth

Achieved rapid revenue expansion between 2018 and 2021, recognized with a Deloitte Fast 50 award.

Recorded 2B Acoustic Images

Image Processing

Captured and analyzed over two billion acoustic images from extreme environments.

130+ Global Clients

Customer Base

Delivers award-winning technology to over 130 customers worldwide.

Operates in Extreme Conditions

High Heat & Pressure

Functions reliably at 302°F and 15,000 psi, beyond traditional imaging capabilities.

Founded in 2013 in North Vancouver, the company pioneered industrial acoustic imaging to peer inside critical assets.
Secured Series A funding and earned a Deloitte Fast 50 award.
Acquired majority stake by Koch Industries to expand and fuel R&D.
Their HADES™ downhole tool captures sub-mm 3D ultrasound data from wells thousands of feet deep at high pressure.
Projects span oil & gas well integrity, pipeline inspection, public infrastructure, and aerospace component analysis.
The in-house stack blends sensor arrays, cloud-based AI, signal processing, and photorealistic defect visualizations.
Known for delivering insights in extreme environments.

Culture + Values

Empower entrepreneurial individuals to take significant strides in their careers
Low-bureaucracy environment—cut the bullshit, focus on innovation and creation
Empowered to take charge—make intelligent, practical, risk‑adjusted decisions
High degree of creative destruction—innovate across the entire technology stack
Cross‑functional involvement—sales, marketing, engineering, and product collaborate throughout

Environment + Sustainability

$3M

Funding from SDTC

Received funding to reduce failures and enhance production efficiency through technology.

Ultrasonic imaging enables better maintenance decisions, minimizing well failures and associated environmental impact.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or outcomes found

Articles

Technology

Applications – Downhole Imaging

Updates & Whitepapers

Role

Description

ultrasound nde

inspection setup

data analysis

report generation

tool maintenance

technical oversight

Use PAUT, TFM, and TOFT ultrasound inspection methods to detect and size anomalies
Distill the results into easily digestible reports and presentations
Help identify and specify requirements for test samples and test setups
Perform UT, MT, and VT NDE evaluations of pipeline anomalies in the lab and in the field
Be the subject matter expert on best practices of in-the-ditch pipeline inspection techniques and methodologies
Help distill and share industry standards for detection and sizing to the broader company
Help develop training materials and provide guidance to our Research and Analysis teams
Utilize our data analysis software to provide an assessment of the results
Complete field reports, data logs, and digital documentation
Evaluate various anomalies in pipelines including but not limited to: hook cracks, SCC, laminations, metal loss, deformations, and complex interacting defects
Conduct equipment setup, calibration, and system checks
Support continuous improvement of inspection techniques and workflows
Maintain inspection tools, UT equipment, probes, and consumables
Work closely with Research and Data teams to help understand and interpret NDE inspection results, data, reports, and other ultrasound datasets from internal and external sources
Be responsible for technical oversight and qualification programs of our analysis procedures, and ensure industry standards are met

Requirements

laser scanning

twic

api 1169

ut certification

mt/pt/vt

phased array

3+ years of relevant NDE experience
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Industry experience with laser scanning
Valid TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
API 1169 or other pipeline construction/inspection credentials
Valid driver's license and ability to travel and work in remote field locations, including in the USA
Level 3 UT certifications
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
ASNT NDT Level 2 or ISO 9712 Level 2 or CGSB Level 2 equivalent certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Able to pass background and drug/alcohol tests, as well as site-specific safety training
Level 2 or 3 certifications for Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Visual Testing (VT)
Additional relevant industry qualifications and certifications
Phased array industry experience and/or certification for weld inspection (AUT, PAUT, TFM, and/or TOFT ultrasound inspection methods)

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass background and drug/alcohol tests
criminal background check required