PAUT Shearwave Technician

Position Summary
The PAUT Shearwave Technician is responsible for performing Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) shearwave examinations to detect evaluate and document discontinuities in welds base materials and structural components. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes client specifications and industry standards while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality assurance.

About Us:

Engineering & Inspection Services (EIS) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering Engineering & Design Field Services Inspection & Mechanical Integrity and Technology Development. Founded by engineers EIS has placed engineering at the core of our business since 2000. Our clients in the petrochemistry industry rely on us to exceed their expectations in safety efficiency reliability and sustainability.

At EIS we bring knowledge experience and integrity to every project. With team members across the Gulf South and clients throughout the US we prioritize the growth and well-being of our employees. EIS develops leaders at every level fostering well-equipped and diverse professionals for long-term success. EIS is a recognized Top Workplace for 2025 and for the past four years running. Our offices are located in Metairie Louisiana and Beaumont Texas with a dedicated Inspection Division headquartered in Port Allen Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PAUT shearwave examinations on welds piping pressure vessels structural steel and other components in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes (e.g. ASME API AWS).
• Set up calibrate and operate PAUT equipment and associated software for accurate data acquisition and analysis.
• Interpret evaluate and document indications to determine compliance with acceptance criteria.
• Prepare inspection reports digital data files and client deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with project managers engineers and client representatives to clarify requirements and inspection scopes.
• Maintain compliance with company quality management system (QMS) procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Assist in procedure development and validation including technique sheets equipment verification and scan plans.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to NDT Level I and Level II technicians as required.
• Maintain PAUT equipment ensuring readiness and proper functionality.

Qualifications

• Certification: Minimum ASNT/CGSB/PCN Level II in UT and PAUT with demonstrated proficiency in shearwave techniques.
• Additional certifications (MT PT RT VT TOFD API) are considered an asset.
• Minimum 25 years of NDT experience with direct hands-on PAUT shearwave inspection experience in oil & gas petrochemical or power generation industries.
• Strong knowledge of NDT codes and standards (ASME Section V VIII IX; API 1104; AWS D1.1; etc.).
• Proficient in the use of PAUT instrumentation and software platforms (e.g. Olympus OmniScan Zetec Sonatest).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings isometric drawings and weld maps.
• Excellent attention to detail analytical skills and technical report writing.
• Strong commitment to safety integrity and quality.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work at elevations confined spaces and industrial sites.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours or shifts as project needs require.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform inspections in physically demanding environments.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in advanced UT techniques such as TOFD or Full Matrix Capture (FMC/TFM).
• Previous field inspection work on pipelines pressure vessels or offshore platforms.
• Familiarity with digital reporting systems and data management tools.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Engineering & Inspection Services LLC (EIS) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

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