CP Tech

Acuren; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an Intermediate CP Technician to plan and perform technical duties supporting cathodic protection projects. The role involves field testing, installations, and data analysis, with mentorship to junior staff. Requires CP2 certification and experience in CP/AC mitigation and pipeline integrity.

In this position you will work independently or as part of a team, adhere to safety procedures, and contribute to client relationships and project success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil and gas industries.
• 1+ year in cathodic protection or AC mitigation.
• NACE CP2 certification.
• Rectifier training or experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot CP and AC mitigation deficiencies in the field.
• Perform or supervise field tests and installations following procedures.
• Maintain detailed field notes and provide assessment results and recommendations.
• Sketch CP system components and electrical schematics.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Pipeline integrity experience

Cathodic protection experience

Education

CP2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Rectifier training or experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Intermediate CP Technician is responsible for planning and performing technical duties that support assigned projects. Job tasks include but are not limited to: testing, evaluating, remediation and installation of cathodic protection systems. The Intermediate CP Technician works independently with moderate supervision or as part of a project team and follows procedures and specifications applicable to the job scope.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable procedures and standards to diagnose and troubleshoot cathodic protection and AC mitigation system deficiencies, conduct various types of field surveys and assessments, and complete installations
• Maintain detailed field notes and provide field level assessment to inspection results and recommendations
• Sketch various CP system components and electrical schematics
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions within the company
• Conduct and/or supervise various field tests (ex. structure potential, CIPS, AC, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, line locating, soil resistivity, current requirements, etc.) under minimal support from senior team member
• Organize and review data gathered, prepare charts and tables
• Field test equipment, software and testing procedures; log results and communicate to development team(s); provide issue resolution recommendations to development team(s)
• Contribute to internal initiatives as required
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff
• Contribute to the continual improvement quality process
• Conform to corporate, client, and government operating and safety procedures
• Develop trusted business relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil and gas industry1+ years in cathodic protection or AC mitigation
• NACE CP2 certification
• Rectifier training or experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

NV5

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

Acuren

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.