Heat Treat Technicians - Travel Work

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Tulsa, OK

10d

About The Position

Acuren is seeking a Heat Treat Technician II for travel work across the West Region. The intermediate-level technician performs heat treatment operations with limited supervision, setting up and operating furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems according to process specifications. The role interprets work orders, verifies temperature and time parameters, and ensures treated materials meet metallurgical and dimensional requirements. The technician also conducts hardness and microstructure checks, troubleshoots process deviations, and maintains accurate process documentation. The position requires technical understanding of heat treatment methods, equipment operation, and safety protocols, as well as the ability to support and train junior technicians. Work is primarily performed in a non-climate-controlled machine shop, with exposure to moderate equipment noise, moving mechanical parts, and occasional mild chemicals. Regular computer use and work with measurement instruments and precision tools are required. The role may involve extended periods standing or sitting, and overtime as needed. Required PPE and adherence to safety procedures are mandatory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in the heat-treat field.
Working knowledge of heat-treatment processes, including annealing, normalizing, quenching, and tempering, and of metallurgical principles affecting material properties.
Ability to set up, operate, and monitor furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems according to process specifications.
Ability to interpret work orders, technical instructions, and temperature/time parameters.
Proficiency in hardness testing and basic microstructure evaluations.
Ability to troubleshoot process deviations and identify equipment irregularities.
Strong documentation skills for recording heat-treat cycles, inspection results, and process data.
Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to work independently with limited supervision while supporting and training junior technicians.
Must pass an extensive background check and company drug screen.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs, and work in confined spaces and near loud equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb for extended periods; bend, kneel, and crouch as needed; and reach overhead and at various body heights.
Sufficient balance and mobility to navigate various surfaces and elevations.
Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate equipment and handle tools.
Adequate vision and hearing, with or without aids or correction, for detailed work and detecting equipment indicators or alarms.
Ability to wear and operate required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform machining work.

Responsibilities

Set up pre-heat and stress-relief equipment.
Perform machining work if qualified; machining ability is a plus.
Be available for call-out jobs.
Follow Acuren and client safety policies and procedures and promote a positive safety culture.
Complete job hazard analyses (JHAs).
Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, QC Manager, and Supervisor.
Maintain morale and a professional presentation.
Produce charts, heat-treat reports, and hardness-testing reports for submission to QC.
Set up and operate furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems in accordance with process specifications.
Interpret work orders and verify temperature and time parameters.
Ensure treated materials meet metallurgical and dimensional requirements.
Conduct hardness testing and basic microstructure evaluations.
Troubleshoot process deviations and equipment irregularities, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accurate heat-treat cycle, inspection, and process documentation.
Support and train junior technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.