Acuren is seeking experienced Rope Access III NDE lead Tech to support our operations in Duluth, MN. The Rope Access III NDE lead Tech will provide specialized technical expertise, field supervision, and project management to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of customer projects. Candidates should be prepared to travel and respond to project needs across the West region as required. Preference will be given to candidates with an NDT and/or mechanical trades certificationn.
The Rope Access III NDE lead Tech is responsible for managing the safety of crews engaged in rope access activities, to organize work functions specific to rope access jobs, and to supervise crews engaged in performing a broad range of technical and/or industrial services at heights. The role ensures individual and organizational compliance with IRATA standards and regulations to ensure the safe and effective performance of work.
Responsibilities- Perform specific job functions as they relate to work orders
- Be conversant with relevant work techniques
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques
- Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of level III
- Assist other technicians as required
- Ensure operational safety of all equipment
- IRATA Level 3 Certification required
- A thorough understanding of applicable rope access applications, and comprehensive knowledge of theory, equipment and rigging, maneuvers, climbing and hauling and advanced rescue techniques
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience as an IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician working within a variety of industrial environments.
- Current first aid certification
- A valid drivers' license is preferred
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse team
- Ability to work productively in a variety of adverse conditions
- Certified NDT (ANY LEVEL)
- Technical background in NDT methods and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
- Knowledge of NDT equipment
- Experience in report writing preferred
- NACE or NCCER certified preferred
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay is $37.50 - $60.58/Hr depending on experience and applicable certifications.
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.
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Skills Required
- IRATA Level 3 Certification
- At least three years of demonstrated experience as an IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician in varied industrial environments
- Current first aid certification
- Certified NDT at any level
- Technical background in NDT methods and procedures
- Ability to perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret inspection results
- Knowledge of NDT equipment
- Thorough understanding of rope access applications, theory, equipment, rigging, maneuvers, climbing, hauling, and advanced rescue techniques
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse team
- Ability to work productively in varied adverse conditions
- Valid driver's license
- Experience in report writing
- NACE certification
- NCCER certification
Acuren Inspection, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Since its inception in 1974, Acuren has been 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, reliability engineering and condition based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, wind, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 4,000 dedicated professionals, dispatched from more than 90 locations across the continent, supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments. We are the only N285 certified NDT company in Canada which allows us to perform nuclear scopes of work directly as an EPC rather than subcontracting to another EPC firm. 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. Local competence is further supported by a corporate commitment to exceptional service, with subject-matter experts, management systems, and best-available technology to assure that the efforts provided locally also represent best practices globally. 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. We strive to demonstrate that we have an opportunity to earn our customer’s business every day and that we understand the need to deliver more value in the future.
