Full-Time PLI Techs (Pipeline Integrity) - Duluth, MN

Responsibilities

• Working in the Pipeline Integrity Services group, a range of technical and operational assignments will be conducted relating to pipeline field examination, analysis, review, and reporting of pipeline inspection data, ultimately supporting our customers’ pipeline integrity management programs.
• Approximately 90% of this role will be spent in the field, field office, and traveling across the US.
• 10% of time will be spent at the home division location.
• The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas.
• Adherence to Acuren and customer required procedures and specifications, including reports
• Perform direct assessment of as-found pipe condition, including coating assessment, soils and topography, and cathodic protection
• Perform direct examination to assess pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies
• Correlate as-found pipe features to Inline Inspection (ILI) log
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations as per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG
• Calibrate and set up of NDE equipment
• Provide clients with quality services in a timely manner
• Follow regulatory requirements, work to codes, procedures, and techniques
• Be responsible for the custody, care and correct use of valuable technical equipment, tools, machinery, publications, materials, job items, vehicles, and other assets
• Understanding of Pipeline Integrity processes, techniques, and procedures
• Compose and write pipeline integrity inspection reports, including assisting other pipeline integrity technicians with reporting
• Maintain metrics on reporting, costs, productivity, and priority digs
• Update pipeline integrity databases and manage FTP sites
• Attend operational meetings with customer engineers and project engineers/managers
• Assist with dig package and cost estimating
• Responsible for on-the-job training and guidance of PLI Assistants and PLI Junior Technicians

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have required QA documentation (proof of classroom hours & proof of experience hours)
• Some college preferred
• Technical background desired
• Experience working with pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements
• Candidate must have current and valid Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2
• Candidate must have at least one of the following certifications or endorsements: Creaform 3D Laser Scanning (Handyscan), Automated Corrosion Scan Mapping, Ultrasonic Phased Array or TOFD, In-situ Material Verification (Frontics or MMT HSD Tester)
• Candidate preference for NACE Level CIP Level I / CP Level I