NDT Specialist - AUT, PAUT, Guided Wave - Duluth, MN

Acuren Inspection, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Pay Transparency: As per state law the

Job summary

Acuren Inspection, Inc. is seeking an experienced NDT Specialist in Duluth, MN to perform advanced nondestructive testing using AUT, PAUT and Guided Wave techniques. You will evaluate results, prepare reports, and support client engagements with technical recommendations.

Applicants should have five years of NDT experience, current certifications, and the ability to supervise others. Travel to job sites may be required and familiarity with ASME/API is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in NDT with relevant methods.
• Current NDT certifications in UT, PAUT, RT/CR/DR as applicable.
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to detect discontinuities using specified NDT methods.
• Establish examination techniques adhering to safety regulations.
• Evaluate results against standards and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate risk on client engagements.
• Prepare project reports with findings and recommendations.
• May supervise others and instruct personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of ASME/API requirements for equipment safety.

Skills

NDT methods

Client service

Technical communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting a NDT Specialist (AUT/PAUT/Guided Wave) to suport our operation in Duluth, MN. Responsible for technical evaluation and inspection activities, client/customer service, personnel management, and effective communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods (METHOD/S) of inspection
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
• Identify, track, manage and mitigate risk on specific client engagements. Escalate these issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline.
• Review asset documentation and operational data; including inspection data, monitoring, and auditing associated NDE activities.
• Complete integrity assessments including physical site walkdowns when required.
• Prepare project reports including description of work done, conclusion and recommendations.
• Perform specialized inspections
• Must have experience developing techniques for approval by customer certifying agents.
• May instruct and supervise others.
• Other work duties as assigned.
• Extensive knowledge of ASME and API requirements and procedures pertaining to the evaluation of applicable equipment for continued serviceability.
• Knowledge of industry health and safety policies and procedures.
• Capable of interfacing with customers regarding schedules and problem solving.
• Ability to use applicable software and computer related equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college preferred
• Technical background in NDT (METHOD/S; UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, etc.) and procedures with five years experience.
• Current NDT certifications in (METHOD/S; UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, etc.) required.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
• Knowledge of NDT equipment

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.

Working Conditions

• Outside environment with continuous physical effort, exposure to 5-7 elements/conditions, moderate mental effort, and occasional requests for assistance.
• Travel may be required.

Physical Job Requirements & Demands:

• Lifting/carrying by weight (50 pounds) frequently may be equired.
• Mobility such as reaching, kneeling/crawling, bending/crouching, and frequency/duration in which action is required.
• Endurance such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, or driving, and frequency/duration in which action is required.

Company Overview

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.