Advanced (PAUT)

About the role

The Advanced In-Field Validation Technician will prepare inspection equipment and support its transportation to job sites. The role involves assisting customers and field personnel with pre-excavation planning, on-site anomaly location, selection of NDT techniques, data collection, and delivery of comprehensive pipeline examination reports. The position supports ILI calibration and validation efforts across multiple ILI technologies and requires expert use of various NDT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT techniques using UT, Phased Array, Eddy Current, MPI, Laser Scanner, and Visual Inspection for defect and pipeline material identification and characterization
• Support pre-excavation planning, on-site location identification, and accurate locating of target anomalies on the pipe
• Select appropriate NDT techniques and collect data for comprehensive pipeline examination reports
• Supervise, support, and mentor newer or less experienced personnel in NDT, safety, and quality requirements and processes
• Review, validate, and approve assigned personnel timesheets and reports
• Work 80% of the time in the field to support ILI activities and produce high-quality reports

Requirements

• Extended periods of travel (>80%)
• Maintain a valid US Passport
• 2-year degree in NDT or related field or equivalent work experience
• NDT Level II certification with visual inspection, UT, Phased Array, Eddy Current, ACFM, and MPI
• Thorough knowledge of advanced NDT inspections such as AUT, UT-SW, and/or Guided Wave Testing and field application of these methods, techniques, and procedures
• Onsite pipeline integrity excavation activity experience
• Thorough knowledge of industry codes
• Technical background familiar with measurement techniques and 3-dimensional thinking
• Maintain a clean driving record

Physical Demands

• Ability to work on hands and knees and crawl into tight spaces (kneeling/squatting up to 5–20 minutes up to 20 times per hour)
• Ability to work in environments with extreme heat or cold temperatures
• Ability to work in limited lighting
• Potential to work in elevated heights
• Ability to lift up to 280 lbs. with the assistance of another person from a start height of 6–9 inches to an end height of 36–49 inches up to 1 time per hour
• Ability to lift up to 280 lbs. with assistance of another person from a start height of 30 inches from the floor and carry a distance of 10 feet up to 1 time per hour
• Ability to push/pull with a force up to 30 lbs. a distance of 10 feet up to 1 time per hour
• Ability to push/pull with a force up to 102 lbs. up to 1 time per hour

Additional Qualifications or Skills

• Ability to set up both conventional and advanced NDT equipment, conduct tests, interpret and evaluate findings in compliance with required specifications, standards, or customer specifications
• Able to follow established HSE procedures and OSHA/DOT and TWIC regulations
• Adapt to frequently changing schedules and tight timelines
• Computer literacy with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work individually with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)
• Excellent customer relations skills

Benefits

• Medical – 2 PPO plans & 1 High Deductible (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental – Covered at 100% for employee & dependents
• Vision – Covered at 100% for employee & dependents
• 401(k) with a 5% matching employer contribution
• Company-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability/long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous Vacation Plan & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to employee resource groups
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• 32 hours paid Volunteer Time Off
• Hybrid working environment for certain positions
• Annual merit & career advancement increases
• Leadership growth & professional development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement