PAUT/QUPA Technician

Position Summary:-

Acuren is seeking a PAUT/QUPA Technician for an embedded role in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The technician is responsible for conducting specialized non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, evaluating inspection results, supporting integrity assessments, and preparing project documentation.

The role requires a strong technical background in NDT, knowledge of applicable industry requirements, and the ability to work safely while supporting client inspection needs.

Responsibilities:-

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities and defects using applicable NDT inspection methods.
• Establish techniques for the proper examination of objects under inspection while adhering to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and standards and evaluate inspection results.
• Identify, track, manage, and mitigate risks associated with specific client engagements and escalate issues when necessary.
• Review asset documentation and operational data, including inspection data, monitoring, and auditing associated NDE activities.
• Complete integrity assessments, including physical site walkdowns when required.
• Prepare project reports containing descriptions of work performed, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• Develop techniques for approval by customer certifying agents.
• Instruct and supervise others when required.
• Maintain knowledge of ASME and API requirements and procedures applicable to evaluating equipment for continued serviceability.
• Apply knowledge of industry health and safety policies and procedures.
• Interface with customers regarding schedules and problem-solving.
• Use applicable software and computer-related equipment.
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications:-

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education is preferred.
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures, including UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, and related methods.
• Minimum five years of experience in NDT methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned NDT tasks effectively and interpret inspection results.
• Knowledge of NDT equipment.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Requirements:-

• Current NDT certifications in applicable methods, including UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, or related methods.
• Ability to establish NDT examination techniques and obtain customer certifying-agent approval where required.
• Ability to apply applicable specifications, standards, and testing criteria.
• Ability to work in an outside environment involving continuous physical effort and exposure to multiple environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, kneeling, crawling, bending, and crouching.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, or drive as required by the role.

Benefits:-

Acuren offers:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.

About the Company:-

Acuren is a trusted, single-source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructure.

The company provides capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck, and condition-based monitoring services.