PAUT/AUT Technician

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Conroe, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Acuren Inspection is seeking qualified PAUT/AUT Technicians for its Magnolia, Texas location. The technician conducts non-destructive testing to assess quality and identify discontinuities, develops examination techniques, applies relevant testing criteria and standards, evaluates results, and performs specialized inspections. The role also includes reviewing asset documentation and operational data, conducting integrity assessments and site walkdowns when required, preparing project reports, and managing or escalating engagement risks. The technician may instruct and supervise others and may perform other duties as assigned. The position requires knowledge of ASME and API requirements for evaluating equipment serviceability, industry health and safety practices, customer coordination, and applicable software and computer equipment. Work takes place in an outside environment and may require travel and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, along with mobility and endurance activities such as reaching, kneeling, bending, standing, walking, climbing, or driving.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical background in NDT methods and procedures, such as UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, or DR, with five years of experience.
Current NDT certifications in applicable methods, such as UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, or DR.
Demonstrated ability to perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret inspection results effectively.
Knowledge of NDT equipment.
Extensive knowledge of ASME and API requirements and procedures for evaluating applicable equipment for continued serviceability.
Knowledge of industry health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use applicable software and computer-related equipment.
Ability to develop techniques for approval by customer certifying agents.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct NDT inspections to ensure quality or detect defects.
Establish examination techniques and adhere to safety regulations.
Apply testing criteria according to applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
Identify, track, manage, and mitigate risks on client engagements, escalating issues when necessary to minimize impacts to quality, budget, and timelines.
Review asset documentation and operational data, including inspection data, monitoring, and audits of NDE activities.
Complete integrity assessments, including physical site walkdowns when required.
Prepare project reports describing work performed, conclusions, and recommendations.
Perform specialized inspections.
Develop techniques for approval by customer certifying agents.
Instruct and supervise others when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interface with customers regarding schedules and problem solving.