NDT Site Lead / Supervisor

Phase2 Technology; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Pay Transparency

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an experienced NDT Site Lead / Supervisor to support Cenovus Refinery operations in Superior, WI. The role requires coordinating daily field activities, ensuring safety and quality, and guiding NDT crews to deliver reliable inspections and maintenance work on site.

You will report to the Project Superintendent, align resources, and manage work packages, hours, and KPIs while maintaining compliance with safety and client standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of NDT experience in industrial environments with supervisory roles.
• Relevant NDT certifications required; additional certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods, standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating crews, equipment, and daily field activities.
• Ability to develop work plans, assess readiness, and manage changing conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Bluebeam or CAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate client priorities into executable daily and weekly work plans.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, and materials to meet deadlines.
• Lead field walkdowns to define scope and safety constraints.
• Review inspection reports and coach teams on compliance and quality.
• Maintain accurate records and provide KPI reporting to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Coordination

Quality Assurance

Communication

NDT Supervision

Education

NDT Certifications required

Supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

NDT Site Lead / Supervisor

Job Locations: US-MN-Duluth

Requisition ID: 2026-22189

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Schedule Status: On-Site

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting an experienced NDT Site Led / Supervisor to support operations at the Cenovus Refinery Superior, WI!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NDT professional looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic industrial environment. As an NDT Supervisor, you will support the Superintendent by coordinating daily and weekly work activities, aligning resources, and ensuring quality field execution across routine inspection and maintenance work.

The Project Superintendent has responsibility for the operations of Acuren at the customer site. This includes but is not limited to compliance (safety, QA, radiation safety, rope access), contract maintenance, employee health and welfare, obligations of performance deliverables, and KPI's to the client. The Project Superintendent will oversee and provide direction for all Acuren crews working onsite.

• Site/Location: Cenovus Refinery - Superior, WI - Must be local to Superior, WI / Duluth, MN or the surrounding area.
• Start Date: Immediately
• Schedule: 5 x 8's
• Hours: 40 - 50 hours per week

Responsibilities

Planning & Resource Coordination:

• Translate client priorities into executable daily and weekly work plans and prepare work packages to support efficient field execution.
• Track and accurately enter crew hours, maintaining a strong understanding of the work scope, resources, and effort required to complete assigned tasks.
• Coordinate and allocate crews, equipment, and materials to meet project deadlines, adjusting resources as priorities and site conditions change.
• Lead field walkdowns to define work scope, confirm job readiness, and identify safety, access, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors supporting piping, pressure equipment, and specialty inspection services.
• Coordinate after-hours and weekend support as required, ensuring effective communication and handoffs between shifts.

Field Execution & Quality:

• Ensure NDT technicians have access to and consistently follow applicable procedures, standards, and client requirements.
• Review inspection reports and data for accuracy and quality; coach leads and technicians while reinforcing accountability to established procedures and standards.
• Monitor work progress, constraints, and potential risks; elevate issues proactively and develop recovery plans to minimize delays and maintain schedule commitments.
• Support auditing of key inspection and NDE programs to ensure conformance, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across all field activities.

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Manage work activities and maintain accurate job records, including tracking downtime, and progress reports.
• Track and communicate operational metrics and provide monthly KPI reporting to the Superintendent.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support operational visibility, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Technical & Operational Requirements:

• Minimum10 years of NDT experience in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, or related environment, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Relevant NDT certifications required for the role; additional certifications considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods, procedures, standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating crews, equipment, materials, work scopes, and daily field activities.
• Ability to develop work plans, assess field readiness, and manage changing priorities and site conditions.
• Experience reviewing inspection reports and NDT data for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, CAD or similar work- platforms is an asset.

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach technicians and hold teams accountable to safety, quality, and procedures.
• Experience working with client Operations/Inspection, Maintenance Planners, Inspection Leads, subcontractors, and specialty service providers.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, elevate issues, and develop recovery plans.
• Ability to support after-hours and weekend coordination when required.
• Must be local to Superior, WI , or the surrounding area and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Location Requirements:

• Site/Location: Cenovus Refinery - Superior, WI - Must be local to Superior, WI / Duluth, MN or the surrounding area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $37.50 - $60.58/Hr. depending on experience and applicable certifications.

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

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