CUI Field Lead: Safety & Ops in Alaska North Slope

MISTRAS Group; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group is seeking a seasoned CUI Support Lead to oversee field operations at the Kuparuk River Unit on Alaska’s North Slope. This role provides leadership to CUI technicians and crew, ensuring safe, compliant execution of field activities and effective coordination with inspectors and management.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on field support with strong administrative skills, maintain safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency on a rotational North Slope

Qualifications

• Experience in Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), NDT, inspection, industrial services, or a related field preferred.
• Previous field leadership, crew lead, supervisory, or coordination experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety requirements and field safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing field conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, inspectors, coordinators, clients, and management.
• Proficiency with documentation, recordkeeping, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to travel and work a rotational North Slope schedule.
• Must be able to meet all client and site-specific training, certification, physical, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and ensure crew members follow safety standards.
• Lead safety compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with Coordinators and Inspector personnel to support field operations.
• Expedite tools, materials, PPE, and resources to the field to maximize productivity.
• Spend approximately 50% of the workday in the field, providing hands-on support as needed.
• Conduct inspections and field observations to verify compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing updates and supporting communication.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, training, and on-the-job support to CUI Technicians and crew members.
• Promote teamwork and professional development within the CUI team.
• Identify opportunities to reduce workforce and equipment downtime, eliminate waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in JSAs, job walkdowns, and other safety activities.
• Identify, report, and address unsafe conditions, behaviors, incidents, and potential safety concerns.
• Document injuries and near-miss incidents and assist with investigations as required.
• Ensure required HSE training, asbestos abatement certifications, physicals, and other mandatory requirements are maintained.

Skills

CUI experience

NDT experience

field leadership

safety compliance

communication skills

remote environment work

documentation

Job description

MISTRAS Group is seeking a seasoned CUI Support Lead to oversee field operations at the Kuparuk River Unit on Alaska’s North Slope. This role provides leadership to CUI technicians and crew, ensuring safe, compliant execution of field activities and effective coordination with inspectors and management.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on field support with strong administrative skills, maintain safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency on a rotational North Slope