PAUT/QUPA Technician

One Stop NDT; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Acuren in Monaca, Pennsylvania seeks a PAUT/QUPA Technician to perform specialized non‑destructive testing inspections and support integrity assessments. You will evaluate results, prepare project documentation, and ensure compliance with ASME/API standards while safely supporting client inspection needs.

Requirements include a strong NDT background, at least five years of NDT experience, and knowledge of UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, and DR methods. Travel and outdoor work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college education preferred.
• Technical background in NDT methods including UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR.
• Minimum five years of experience in NDT methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of NDT equipment.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities and defects using applicable NDT inspection methods.
• Establish techniques for the proper examination of objects under inspection while adhering to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and standards and evaluate inspection results.
• Identify, track, manage, and mitigate risks associated with specific client engagements and elevate issues when necessary.
• 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 containing descriptions of work performed, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• Develop techniques for approval by customer certifying agents.
• Instruct and supervise others when required.
• Maintain knowledge of ASME and API requirements and procedures applicable to evaluating equipment for continued serviceability.
• Apply knowledge of industry health and safety policies and procedures.
• Interface with customers regarding schedules and problem-solving.
• Use applicable software and computer‑related equipment.
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Skills

NDT methods

UT

UTPA

PAUT

CR

DR

Inspection results

Safety regulations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Position Summary:-

Acuren is seeking a PAUT/QUPA Technician for an embedded role in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The technician is responsible for conducting specialized non‑destructive testing (NDT) inspections, evaluating inspection results, supporting integrity assessments, and preparing project documentation.

The role requires a strong technical background in NDT, knowledge of applicable industry requirements, and the ability to work safely while supporting client inspection needs.

Responsibilities:-

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities and defects using applicable NDT inspection methods.
• Establish techniques for the proper examination of objects under inspection while adhering to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and standards and evaluate inspection results.
• Identify, track, manage, and mitigate risks associated with specific client engagements and elevate issues when necessary.
• 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 containing descriptions of work performed, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• Develop techniques for approval by customer certifying agents.
• Instruct and supervise others when required.
• Maintain knowledge of ASME and API requirements and procedures applicable to evaluating equipment for continued serviceability.
• Apply knowledge of industry health and safety policies and procedures.
• Interface with customers regarding schedules and problem-solving.
• Use applicable software and computer‑related equipment.
• Perform other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications:-

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education is preferred.
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures, including UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, and related methods.
• Minimum five years of experience in NDT methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned NDT tasks effectively and interpret inspection results.
• Knowledge of NDT equipment.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Requirements:-

• Current NDT certifications in applicable methods, including UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, or related methods.
• Ability to establish NDT examination techniques and obtain customer certifying-agent approval where required.
• Ability to apply applicable specifications, standards, and testing criteria.
• Ability to work in an outside environment involving continuous physical effort and exposure to multiple environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, kneeling, crawling, bending, and crouching.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, or drive as required by the role.

Benefits:-

Acuren offers:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.

About the Company:-

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 infrastructure.

The company provides 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.