Heat Treat Technician Fall TAR Work - Williston, North Dakota

NDT Global Desert Ndt, LLC; North Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuren Inspection is recruiting Heat Treat Technician II in North Dakota to support Fall Turnaround work. You will perform heat treatment operations, set up furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems according to process specs, and verify temperature and time parameters to ensure conformance.

This role requires 2+ years of heat treat experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to train junior technicians while maintaining documentation and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in Heat Treat field.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Must be able to pass company drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform heat treatment operations and set up furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems per specifications.
• Interpret work orders and verify temperature and time parameters.
• Conduct hardness testing and basic microstructure checks to verify metallurgical standards.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and identify equipment irregularities.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and data records.
• Train and support junior technicians.

Skills

Heat treatment processes

Furnace operation

Hardness testing

Documentation

Training juniors

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years Heat Treat experience

Job description

NDT.org Job Number:82975* Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence

Acuren Inspection is currently recruiting for qualified Heat Treat Technicians to support our operation with Fall Turnaround work in North Dakota.

The Heat Treat Technician II performs heat treatment operations with limited supervision, setting up and operating furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems according to process specifications. This role interprets work orders, verifies temperature and time parameters, and ensures that treated materials meet metallurgical and dimensional requirements. The Heat Treat Technician II conducts hardness and microstructure checks, troubleshoots process deviations, and maintains accurate process documentation. This intermediate-level position requires strong technical understanding of heat treatment methods, equipment operation, and safety protocols, with the ability to train and support junior technicians.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of heat treatment processes (annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering) and metallurgical principles affecting material properties.
• Ability to set up, operate, and monitor furnaces, ovens, and quenching systems in accordance with process specifications.
• Skill in interpreting work orders, technical instructions, and temperature/time parameters to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Proficiency in performing hardness testing and basic microstructure evaluations to verify metallurgical and dimensional standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot process deviations, identify equipment irregularities, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong documentation skills to accurately record 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.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in Heat Treat field
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check
• Must be able to pass company drug screen