NDT Site Lead / Supervisor

Acuren; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and coverage

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Pay Transparency: $37.50–$60.58/hr

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an experienced NDT Site Lead / Supervisor to oversee field execution at Cenovus Refinery Superior, WI. You will coordinate daily/weekly plans, manage resources, and ensure quality across inspection and maintenance tasks.

The role reports to the Project Superintendent and requires strong leadership, documentation, and safety culture to deliver reliable results on-site. Local candidates preferred with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of NDT experience in industrial/refinery environments.
• Supervisory or lead experience required.
• NDT certifications relevant to the role; additional certifications are assets.
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods, procedures, standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating crews, equipment, materials, and field activities.
• Ability to develop work plans, assess field readiness, and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; proficiency with Bluebeam and CAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate client priorities into executable daily and weekly work plans and prepare work packages.
• Track crew hours and manage work scope, resources, and effort.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, and materials to meet deadlines.
• Lead field walkdowns to define work scope and job readiness.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors supporting inspection services.
• Provide after-hours/weekend support as required and ensure smooth shift handoffs.
• Review inspection reports and data for accuracy and quality; coach teams accordingly.
• Support auditing of NDE programs to ensure conformance and continuous improvement.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

NDT leadership

Crew coordination

Project scheduling

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

NDT certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

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

• 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.