PAUT Technician

Acuren; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking PAUT Technicians for operations in Kingsport, TN. This will be a callout/travel position supporting environments across Corn/Agricultural, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Gas Plants, Refineries and Pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include conducting tests with NDT methods, establishing techniques, reviewing data, and preparing project reports. Travel may be required; relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures.
• Five years of NDT experience.
• Current NDT certifications in UT, UTPA, PAUT, CR, DR, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests to detect defects using NDT methods (METHOD/S).
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria per specifications and evaluate results.
• Identify, track, manage and mitigate risk on client engagements; escalate when needed.

Skills

NDT methods

PAUT

UT

5+ years exp

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Acuren is seeking PAUT Technicians for operations in Kingsport, TN.

THIS WILL BE A CALLOUT/TRAVEL POSITION. (Environments will be Corn/Agricultural, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Gas Plants, Refineries and Pharmaceuticals.) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

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.