Pipeline Integrity Technician

About the role

Conduct inspections on exposed pipelines looking for integrity issues and evaluate/document findings in accordance with client/industry standard practices. This is a full-time travel position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections on exposed pipelines prior to coating removal looking for evidence of coating failure.
• Identify and evaluate pipeline integrity issues using the following NDT methods while following customer/company procedures: Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing (including UT-T, Shearwave, and PAUT), Manual Pit Gauging, Creaform Scanning.
• Perform Rstreng/B31G/B31G modified calculations.
• Take Soil Resistivity Measurements, Pipe to Soil Cathodic Protection Measurements, and Soil pH Measurements.
• Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of pipeline integrity issues.
• Document findings of inspections in very detailed reports including sketches, photos, and detailed measurements.
• Drive Company vehicles and maintain safe driving record.
• Provide instruction to assigned assistants and ensure safety of entire team.
• Perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties to maintain company vehicles, routinely inspect equipment and maintain shop areas in a clean, orderly and functional condition.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NDT Methods – Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills.
• Mechanical – Intermediate mechanical knowledge. Able to set up and calibrate equipment, to conduct tests, and to interpret,