Temporary PAUT Tech

Acuren is recruiting temporary Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Technicians for turnaround, outage, and project work across the U.S. This role supports customer staffing needs for inspections nationwide, with assignment durations varying based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) inspections in accordance with applicable codes, standards, written procedures, and customer specifications.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate PAUT equipment to examine welds, piping, pressure vessels, structural components, and other assets.
• Interpret and evaluate inspection data to identify discontinuities and determine acceptance criteria.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and maintain complete documentation of test results.
• Verify equipment calibration and perform routine maintenance and operational checks.
• Review work scopes, inspection procedures, drawings, and customer requirements prior to performing inspections.
• Ensure all inspections are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate inspection results and technical findings to supervisors, customers, and project teams.
• Assist with developing or improving inspection techniques and procedures when appropriate.
• Support additional NDT methods as qualified and assigned.
• Maintain all required certifications, training, and documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to customer sites as required and work varying schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and shutdowns.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Level II PAUT certification in accordance with the employer's Written Practice (SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, or NAS-410, as applicable).
• Documented classroom training and experience hours required to maintain Level II certification.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and client-required drug and alcohol screenings.
• Strong understanding of ultrasonic testing principles, phased array technology, and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and inspection reporting software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional NDT certifications (UT, TOFD, RT, MT, PT, VT, PMI, ET, CR/DR).
• Experience with corrosion mapping, encoded PAUT, TOFD, or advanced ultrasonic applications.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, and other applicable industry codes and standards.
• IRRSP certification (if performing radiography support).
• Current TWIC Card.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, power generation, manufacturing, aerospace, or construction environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on turnaround, outage, and project assignments at customer sites across the U.S.
• Temporary, casual employment to support specific business needs (not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, paid holidays, or paid time off).

About Acuren

Acuren is a trusted provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions for evaluating the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructures. Services include inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck, and condition-based monitoring. Acuren supports industries such as petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive, employing over 4,000 professionals worldwide.