LIDAR Analyst

Job Description

Acuren is seeking a skilled LIDAR Analyst to perform terrestrial LiDAR scanning of storage tanks, pressure vessels, and associated components. This role involves planning scan setups for complete coverage, establishing control points, documenting field conditions, and registering multiple scans into a unified point cloud. The analyst will conduct deformation analysis, collaborate with API-certified inspectors, and produce colorized deviation maps and measurement summaries. Maintaining a traceable workflow from raw data to final report is essential.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent field experience in LiDAR or industrial inspection. 2. Minimum 8 years experience with LiDAR scanning systems (e.g., Leica, FARO). 3. Proficiency in point cloud software (e.g., Cyclone, Scene, Cloud Compare). 4. Working knowledge of pressure vessel and tank geometry and settlement behavior. 5. Familiarity with requirements of API 653, API 510. 6. Strong knowledge of NDE/NDT methods (UT, VT, etc.), industrial construction and maintenance. 7. Familiarity with spatial and geometric reasoning. 8. Attention to measurement accuracy and detail. 9. Clear technical communication (visual + written).

Benefits

- Competitive salary - Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance - 401K Plan - Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off