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

• • 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.

Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to work on turnaround, outage, and project assignments at customer sites across the U.S. Employees are hired on a temporary, casual basis to support specific business needs. As a casual employee, this position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, paid holidays, or paid time off (PTO).

 

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

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.

 

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