Rope Access UTT Tech

Position Summary

Acuren is currently seeking experienced Rope Access Level II UTT Techs for a 4-week industrial project in St. Charles, Louisiana.

This position is part of our U.S. Workforce Deployment Team, which supports customer turnaround, outage, and project staffing needs across the country. Assignments vary in duration based on project requirements and business demand.

Responsibilities

The Rope Access Level II UTT Technician will be responsible for performing ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) and related nondestructive testing activities on piping, vessels, tanks, and other industrial equipment while utilizing rope access techniques to safely access elevated or difficult-to-reach inspection areas. Candidates must be experienced in ultrasonic thickness testing, comfortable working at heights, and able to work extended schedules as project demands require. Project Details

• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 4 weeks
• Schedule: 5x10s, with potential for 6x10s or 7x10s.
• Per Diem: Available for eligible employees residing 90+ miles from the jobsite. Required proof of residency and supporting documentation must be provided.

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) on piping, vessels, tanks, and other industrial equipment.
• Conduct thickness measurements and corrosion monitoring inspections in accordance with approved procedures and applicable standards.
• Perform UTT inspections utilizing approved rope access techniques and equipment.
• Properly calibrate, operate, and maintain ultrasonic testing equipment.
• Accurately record thickness readings, inspection data, and findings.
• Identify and report areas of potential wall loss, corrosion, or other conditions requiring further evaluation.
• Read and interpret inspection drawings, thickness measurement locations (TMLs), and inspection instructions.
• Safely inspect and utilize rope access equipment in accordance with applicable procedures and certification requirements.
• Perform inspections in elevated, confined, and difficult-to-access areas while following established safety protocols.
• Coordinate with rope access supervisors, site leadership, and other inspection personnel to complete assigned work.
• Complete inspection reports and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow all company and customer safety procedures.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and additional shifts as required to support project schedules.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level I, II or III certification.
• Current Level II UTT certification, meeting applicable employer qualification and certification requirements.
• Valid TWIC card – physical card MUST be in hand. No exceptions.
• Previous ultrasonic thickness testing experience, preferably in refineries or petrochemical facilities.
• Experience performing UTT inspections on piping, vessels, tanks, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to properly calibrate and operate ultrasonic thickness testing equipment.
• Ability to accurately document thickness readings and inspection findings.
• Ability to safely work at heights utilizing rope access equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable NDT procedures, inspection techniques, and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Availability to begin work November 9, 2026.
• Ability to work 5x10s, with flexibility for 6x10s or 7x10s depending on project needs.
• Ability to meet all company and customer onboarding, safety, and site-access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, or turnaround experience.
• Experience performing corrosion monitoring and thickness measurement inspections.
• Familiarity with inspection isometrics, TMLs, and corrosion monitoring programs.
• Additional NDT certifications such as MT, PT, or UT, where applicable.
• Experience supporting emergency maintenance or short-duration industrial projects.

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold and extreme heat environmental conditions, in and near hazards to include proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places in excess of 100 feet, exposure to high heat, extreme cold, or exposure to chemicals, in conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, heights, and limited visibility for extended periods of time
• Navigate industrial environments using rope systems and climbing equipment, requiring strong lower body mobility, balance and mental strength for continuous concentration
• Meet occupational vision and hearing requirements to safely perform essential job functions
• Maintain physical stamina for prolonged standing, bending, and maneuvering in confined spaces
• Physical endurance such as climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting regularly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, 60+ pounds on occasion
• Frequent mobility is required in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed rooms, line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia
• Withstand loud noise and able to work long workdays of up to 16 consecutive hours in one day.
• Physical stamina for extended periods of rope suspension
• Manual dexterity for technical rope work and tool handling, with regular stress to hand and fingers

Company Overview and Benefits

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Employee stock purchase plan

The Rope Access Level II UTT Technician will be responsible for performing ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) and related nondestructive testing activities on piping, vessels, tanks, and other industrial equipment while utilizing rope access techniques to safely access elevated or difficult-to-reach inspection areas. Candidates must be experienced in ultrasonic thickness testing, comfortable working at heights, and able to work extended schedules as project demands require. Project Details

• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 4 weeks
• Schedule: 5x10s, with potential for 6x10s or 7x10s.
• Per Diem: Available for eligible employees residing 90+ miles from the jobsite. Required proof of residency and supporting documentation must be provided.

Key Responsibilities

•

• Perform ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) on piping, vessels, tanks, and other industrial equipment.
• Conduct thickness measurements and corrosion monitoring inspections in accordance with approved procedures and applicable standards.
• Perform UTT inspections utilizing approved rope access techniques and equipment.
• Properly calibrate, operate, and maintain ultrasonic testing equipment.
• Accurately record thickness readings, inspection data, and findings.
• Identify and report areas of potential wall loss, corrosion, or other conditions requiring further evaluation.
• Read and interpret inspection drawings, thickness measurement locations (TMLs), and inspection instructions.
• Safely inspect and utilize rope access equipment in accordance with applicable procedures and certification requirements.
• Perform inspections in elevated, confined, and difficult-to-access areas while following established safety protocols.
• Coordinate with rope access supervisors, site leadership, and other inspection personnel to complete assigned work.
• Complete inspection reports and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow all company and customer safety procedures.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and additional shifts as required to support project schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Current SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level I, II or III certification.
• Current Level II UTT certification, meeting applicable employer qualification and certification requirements.
• Valid TWIC card – physical card MUST be in hand. No exceptions.
• Previous ultrasonic thickness testing experience, preferably in refineries or petrochemical facilities.
• Experience performing UTT inspections on piping, vessels, tanks, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to properly calibrate and operate ultrasonic thickness testing equipment.
• Ability to accurately document thickness readings and inspection findings.
• Ability to safely work at heights utilizing rope access equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable NDT procedures, inspection techniques, and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Availability to begin work November 9, 2026.
• Ability to work 5x10s, with flexibility for 6x10s or 7x10s depending on project needs.
• Ability to meet all company and customer onboarding, safety, and site-access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous refinery, petrochemical, or turnaround experience.
• Experience performing corrosion monitoring and thickness measurement inspections.
• Familiarity with inspection isometrics, TMLs, and corrosion monitoring programs.
• Additional NDT certifications such as MT, PT, or UT, where applicable.
• Experience supporting emergency maintenance or short-duration industrial projects.