Lab Manager/NDE SME, Level III

Acuen is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to support our operations Commerce City, CO.

This position serves as the technical lead in managing laboratory equipment and software systems maintenance, managing engineering committees, overseeing research projects, and providing standards interpretations when needed. Drives consistency, integrity and engineering quality in the establishment and application of product testing and certification requirements. Provides input to leadership to achieve technical objectives and operational goals.

Responsible for managing the lab engineering staff which includes hiring, coaching, and assigning work responsibilities.
• Works closely with laboratory staff and management to provide improvements and ongoing maintenance of laboratory equipment and software systems.
• Manages four engineering committees, working with membership to draft, implement, and maintain consistent and technically appropriate testing and certification requirements
• Develops and manages research project plans and budgets including collecting, analyzing, and communicating information back to engineering committees.
• Is a technical resource for members and staff, analyzing test data

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, LabView (a plus), AutoCAD, and other programs as required.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of experience, including supervisory experience.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Work performed in both laboratory and field environments
• Exposure to varying weather conditions when working in the field, including heat, cold, wind, and precipitation
• Exposure to laboratory chemicals, solvents, and materials requiring adherence to safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• May work near moving mechanical equipment, pressurized systems, or electrical components
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, fumes, or airborne particles
• Work may require occasional travel to project sites, client locations, or other facilities
• Schedule may include overtime or irregular hours to meet project deadlines or support urgent testing needs

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods while conducting laboratory and field testing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for handling samples, tools, and testing equipment
• Adequate vision (with or without correction) to read instruments, observe reactions, and record precise measurements
• Ability to bend, kneel, and reach at various heights to access equipment, materials, and test sites
• Manual dexterity to manipulate small components and operate delicate or specialized instruments
• Adequate hearing (with or without aids) to detect equipment alarms, verbal instructions, and environmental cues
• Ability to wear and operate required personal protective equipment (PPE) in both laboratory and field environments

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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