NDT Site Lead​/Supervisor

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting an experienced
NDT Site Led / Supervisor
to support operations at the
Cenovus Refinery Superior, WI!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NDT professional looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic industrial environment. As an NDT Supervisor, you will support the Superintendent by coordinating daily and weekly work activities, aligning resources, and ensuring quality field execution across routine inspection and maintenance work.

The Project Superintendent has responsibility for the operations of Acuren at the customer site. This includes but is not limited to compliance (safety, QA, radiation safety, rope access), contract maintenance, employee health and welfare, obligations of performance deliverables, and KPI’s to the client. The Project Superintendent will oversee and provide direction for all Acuren crews working onsite.

• Site/
  
  Location:
  
  Cenovus Refinery – Superior, WI
  -Must be local to Superior, WI / Duluth, MN or the surrounding area.
• Start Date:Immediately
• Schedule:5 x 8’s
• Hours:40 - 50 hours per week

Planning & Resource Coordination:

• Translate client priorities into executable daily and weekly work plans and prepare work packages to support efficient field execution.
• Track and accurately enter crew hours, maintaining a strong understanding of the work scope, resources, and effort required to complete assigned tasks.
• Coordinate and allocate crews, equipment, and materials to meet project deadlines, adjusting resources as priorities and site conditions change.
• Lead field walkdowns to define work scope, confirm job readiness, and identify safety, access, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors supporting piping, pressure equipment, and specialty inspection services.
• Coordinate after-hours and weekend support as required, ensuring effective communication and handoffs between shifts.

Field Execution & Quality:

• Ensure NDT technicians have access to and consistently follow applicable procedures, standards, and client requirements.
• Review inspection reports and data for accuracy and quality; coach leads and technicians while reinforcing accountability to established procedures and standards.
• Monitor work progress, constraints, and potential risks; escalate issues proactively and develop recovery plans to minimize delays and maintain schedule commitments.
• Support auditing of key inspection and NDE programs to ensure conformance, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence across all field activities.

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Manage work activities and maintain accurate job records, including tracking downtime, and progress reports.
• Track and communicate operational metrics and provide monthly KPI reporting to the Superintendent.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support operational visibility, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.

Technical & Operational Requirements:

• Minimum
  10 years of NDT experience in an industrial, refinery, petrochemical, or related environment, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Relevant NDT certifications required for the role; additional certifications considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of NDT methods, procedures, standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating crews, equipment, materials, work scopes, and daily field activities.
• Ability to develop work plans, assess field readiness, and manage changing priorities and site conditions.
• Experience reviewing inspection reports and NDT data for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, CAD or similar work- platforms is…