Pipeline Integrity Technician Assistant

Description Summary

The PLI Technician Assistant will be responsible for assisting with various examinations on live natural gas or liquid pipelines. This includes detailing examinations, understanding company report formats, and interfacing with customer representatives. Emphasis is placed on the quality of work product, safety, and efficiency.

Individual Expectations

• Motivated to self-start projects and meet company and project goals/expectations.
• Able to receive positive/negative feedback and be accountable to company and performance goals/growth.
• Reliable with the ability to self-direct work schedule.
• Able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Successfully works in small groups and large groups.
• Maintains a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Able to learn and grow as an individual and team player.

Job Expectations

• Actively participate in company & client safety programs.
• Understand & interpret ILI data and dig sheets.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively perform assigned NDT/NDE tasks, technician is certified in.
• Report results in a professional manner, in a timely manner.
• Set up and utilize various forms of equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, quality, and operational guidelines and procedures.
• Possess the ability to recognize and mitigate hazards.
• Display strong organizational skills with equipment and data report retention.
• Fill out daily inspection reports and documentation for company specific procedures; but not limited to customer specific procedures.
• Willingness to perform other job-related tasks assigned by management.
• Adhere to company code of conduct and expectations on and off projects.
• Complete time and material sheets or daily workflow documents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Equivalent.
• Requires travel nationwide or nationwide 70%+.
• Certified or certifiable in NDT/NDE methods (i.e. MT, UT & VT).
• UTSW / UTT (1+ years preferred), PAUT (+1 years preferred), MT (+1 years preferred).
• Able to pass internal qualifications, written exams, specific exams as well as practical examinations.
• Skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.
• Knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, PHISMA etc.) and industry standards and recommended practices (API, NFPA, ASME, etc.) is preferred.
• Able to self-direct work schedule.
• Make and keep company and customer commitments.
• Able to lead others.
• Able to share on-the-job knowledge with others.
• Able to communicate with multiple levels of employees / customers.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or must be able to obtain a T.W.I.C card.
• Nace CP-1 & CP-1 preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Trimble GPS is preferred.
• OQ NCCER preferred.
• Able to pass DOT & NON-DOT Drug examinations.
• Have own self transportation (4x4) vehicle.
• Laptop PC for reporting and data review.

Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, crawling, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation, and color vision.
• Enter/Exit and work in excavations.
• Be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Work extended hours and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work in and near industrial hazards.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.