Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting for a temporary Guided Wave Technician for Turnaround/Outage/Project work across the US. 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

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing (GWUT) inspections on piping systems and other applicable components.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate guided wave inspection equipment.
• Analyze inspection data to identify potential corrosion, wall loss, and other anomalies.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and document findings.
• Follow established NDT procedures, customer specifications, and safety requirements.
• Travel to customer sites and project locations as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience performing Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing (GWUT) inspections.
• Guided Wave Level II certification or documented qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of NDT inspection methods, piping systems, and corrosion detection.
• Ability to interpret inspection data and prepare technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to travel and work on temporary projects, turnarounds, and outages.
• Preferred: Experience working in refineries, petrochemical facilities, power plants, or other industrial environments.

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

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 required.
• 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’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.