PAUT Technician

Phase2 Technology; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuren is seeking a PAUT Technician to support the Duke Cayuga program in an embedded role. The position is on-site in Indianapolis, with regular full-time hours and a focus on safety and quality in NDT testing.

Responsibilities include conducting PAUT/NDT inspections, developing examination techniques, reviewing data, and preparing comprehensive project reports. Some supervisory duties may be required as experience allows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NDT methods experience required.
• Current NDT certifications (UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests to detect defects using NDT methods.
• Develop examination techniques in accordance with specs and safety regulations.
• Evaluate results against criteria and standards.
• Identify and manage risk on client engagements; escalate as needed to protect schedule and quality.
• Review inspection data and prepare project reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform specialized inspections and may supervise others.

Skills

NDT knowledge

Five years NDT experience

Leadership experience

Education

NDT certifications UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Job Title

PAUT Technician

Job ID

2026-21226

Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis

Category

NDT/NDE

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Work Schedule Status

On-Site

Position Summary

Acuren is seeking a PAUT Technician to support Duke Cayuga 40/50 hours a week for 3 years. THIS WILL BE AN EMBEDDED ROLE.

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

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 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.