Pipeline Integrity Technician

About the role

Pipeline Technician position based in Quinnesec, MI with up to 90% travel throughout Michigan and surrounding areas. Environments include Corn/Agricultural, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Gas Plants, Refineries, and Pharmaceuticals. Relocation assistance available for qualified applicants.

Approximately 90% of this role will be spent in the field, field office, and traveling across the US, with 10% at the home division location. The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Adhere 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
• Conduct hazard assessments prior to beginning work and follow safe work procedures
• Calibrate and set up 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
• Understand 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
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance of PLI Assistants and PLI Junior Technicians

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
• Technical background desired
• Experience working with pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements
• Current and valid Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2 certifications
• 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)
• Preference for NACE Level CIP Level I / CP Level I

Benefits

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