Chicago Area Fall 2026 TAR's

Apave America is looking for experienced TAR - API 510/570 Inspectors and MT/PT/UTT Level II - Contractors for a client sites located in the Whiting, IN and Lemont, IL area.

We offer competitive pay and opportunities to build a rewarding career with Apave America Inc.

API 510/570 Inspectors Positions for certified API 510/570 Inspectors available for an upcoming 2026 Summer TAR located in the Whiting, IN. and Lemont, IL. area with competitive pay.

Apave America offers an employee-centric company culture, competitive pay, and opportunities to build a rewarding career full of growth & advancement.

• API 510 & 570 certification required.
• Certifications in NDT methods (MT/PT/UTT) required
• Valid Driver’s License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required.
• Pre-employment background checks will be required

• Weld-quality and profile RT experience
• State carded RT credentials
• Experience with digital radiography (DR) systems
• Valid MT/PT certifications (Level II).
• ASNT ISQ UTT Certification required for UTT roles.
• Strong understanding of refinery safety and inspection environments.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work in a nested refinery setting.

• Stable nested refinery work
• Opportunities for additional training and certification advancement
• Strong safety culture and supportive operations team

• Ability to interpret complex data and make accurate assessments of inspection results
• Attention to Detail
• High level of precision and accuracy in performing inspections and documenting findings

• Field duties require indoor/outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying weather conditions Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders Working in a plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels May be required to work from various levels of heights and/or in close, confined spaces for long periods of time Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)
• Field duties require indoor/outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying weather conditions
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders
• Working in a plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• May be required to work from various levels of heights and/or in close, confined spaces for long periods of time
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)

• Ability to lift, move and carry objects weighing 75 lbs. repeatedly Must be able to walk, stand, bend, reach, and climb Must be able to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and work in various environments including from heights and confined spaces Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to investigate Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office job duties Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform in-field or office job duties Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively Exhibits sensible and responsible behavior
• Ability to lift, move and carry objects weighing 75 lbs. repeatedly
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, reach, and climb
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and work in various environments including from heights and confined spaces
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to investigate
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office job duties
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform in-field or office job duties
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively
• Exhibits sensible and responsible behavior

NOTE: To be considered, applicants must be able provide documentation of current or previous certifications, as well as all classroom and/or on-the-job training (OJT) hours required for certification.

*** Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. ***

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.