Rope Access UTT Tech

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Acuren is seeking experienced Rope Access Level II UTT Technicians for an approximately four-week industrial project in St. Charles, Louisiana. This role is part of the U.S. Workforce Deployment Team, which supports customer turnaround, outage, and project staffing needs across the country. Assignment durations vary according to project requirements and business demand. The technician performs ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) and related nondestructive testing activities on piping, vessels, tanks, and other industrial equipment, using rope access techniques to reach elevated or difficult-to-access inspection areas. The role requires UTT experience, comfort working at heights, and availability for extended schedules as project demands require. The project is scheduled to begin November 9, 2026, and last approximately four weeks. The standard schedule is 5x10s, with potential for 6x10s or 7x10s. Per diem is available to eligible employees who live at least 90 miles from the jobsite, subject to proof of residency and supporting documentation. Travel may be required. Employees are hired on a temporary, casual basis to support specific business needs. Casual employees are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, paid holidays, or paid time off. The work takes place in industrial environments and can involve extreme heat or cold, hazards, moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, heights exceeding 100 feet, chemicals, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin. Work may involve fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Physical requirements include strenuous work in varied environmental conditions, rope climbing and suspension, prolonged standing and maneuvering in confined spaces, and frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 60 or more pounds occasionally, work in close quarters and enclosed spaces, tolerate loud noise, and work days of up to 16 consecutive hours. The role also requires occupational vision and hearing, balance, mobility, concentration, stamina, and manual dexterity for rope work and tool handling.

Requirements

Current SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level I, II, or III certification.
Current Level II UTT certification meeting applicable employer qualification and certification requirements.
Valid TWIC card; the physical card must be in hand.
Previous ultrasonic thickness testing experience, preferably in refineries or petrochemical facilities.
Experience performing UTT inspections on piping, vessels, tanks, and industrial equipment.
Ability to calibrate and operate ultrasonic thickness testing equipment.
Ability to accurately document thickness readings and inspection findings.
Ability to work safely at heights using rope access equipment.
Knowledge of applicable NDT procedures, inspection techniques, and safety requirements.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
Availability to begin work November 9, 2026.
Ability to work 5x10s, with flexibility for 6x10s or 7x10s depending on project needs.
Ability to meet company and customer onboarding, safety, and site-access requirements.
Ability to meet occupational vision and hearing requirements and sustain demanding physical work, including climbing, rope suspension, confined-space maneuvering, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Previous refinery, petrochemical, or turnaround experience.
Experience performing corrosion monitoring and thickness measurement inspections.
Familiarity with inspection isometrics, TMLs, and corrosion monitoring programs.
Additional NDT certifications such as MT, PT, or UT, where applicable.
Experience supporting emergency maintenance or short-duration industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing on piping, vessels, tanks, and other industrial equipment.
Conduct thickness measurements and corrosion monitoring inspections in accordance with approved procedures and applicable standards.
Perform UTT inspections using approved rope access techniques and equipment.
Calibrate, operate, and maintain ultrasonic testing equipment.
Record thickness readings, inspection data, and findings accurately.
Identify and report potential wall loss, corrosion, or other conditions requiring further evaluation.
Read and interpret inspection drawings, thickness measurement locations (TMLs), and inspection instructions.
Inspect and use rope access equipment safely in accordance with applicable procedures and certification requirements.
Perform inspections in elevated, confined, and difficult-to-access areas while following established safety protocols.
Coordinate with rope access supervisors, site leadership, and other inspection personnel to complete assigned work.
Complete inspection reports and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain proper housekeeping and follow company and customer safety procedures.
Work extended hours, weekends, and additional shifts as required to support project schedules.