Advanced In-Field Validation Technician

ROSEN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work (some roles)

Job summary

ROSEN USA, based in Houston, TX seeks to hire an Advanced In‑Field Validation Technician to support ILI calibration and validation across multiple NDT technologies. The role requires extensive travel and field inspection work to prepare equipment, identify on-site locations, and deliver comprehensive pipeline examination reports.

The candidate will use UT, Phased Array, Eddy Current, MPI, Laser Scanner and Visual Inspection, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in NDT or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in advanced NDT inspections and field application of methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare inspection equipment and transportation to job site.
• Assist customers and field personnel with pre-excavation planning and on-site location identification.
• Identify target anomalies on pipes and select appropriate NDT techniques.
• Collect data to complete comprehensive pipeline examination reports and deliver NDT reports.
• Progress in supporting ILI calibration and validation across multiple NDT technologies.
• Conduct NDT using UT, Phased Array, Eddy Current, MPI, Laser Scanner, and Visual Inspection.
• Supervise and mentor junior personnel in NDT, safety, and quality.

Skills

NDT Techniques

Ultrasonic Testing

Phased Array

Eddy Current

Magnetic Particle

NDT Calibration

Field Operations

Safety Compliance

Education

NDT Level II Certification

NDT Degree or Equivalent

Tools

NDT Equipment

Job description

The ROSEN Group is a globally leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its origins as a one‑man business in 1981, ROSEN has rapidly grown and continues to do so. The international technology group consists of a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in more than 120 countries.

ROSEN offers sophisticated and highly innovative products and services to the oil and gas and other engineering industries. ROSEN is an extended team of people with a passion for technology and innovation.

ROSEN USA, based in Houston, TX seeks to employ an Advanced In‑Field Validation Technician in supporting ILI calibration and validation efforts across multiple ILI technologies.

What will I be doing?

• The Advanced In‑Field Validation Technician will be responsible for preparing inspection equipment and supporting equipment for transportation to the job site.
• This person will be assisting customers and field personnel by supporting the pre‑excavation planning, proper on‑site location identification, accurate locating of target anomaly on the pipe, appropriate selection of NDT techniques, appropriate data collection for completion of comprehensive pipeline examination report, and delivery of NDT report.
• Ideal individual will be prepared to progress rapidly in supporting ILI calibration and validation efforts across multiple ILI technologies requiring expert use of various NDT equipment and appropriate NDT equipment selection.
• Inspection work is to be done 80% of the time in the field to support ILI activities and produce high quality comprehensive pipeline examination reports.
• Perform NDT techniques using UT, Phased Array, Eddy Current, MPI, Laser Scanner, and Visual Inspection for defect and pipeline material identification and characterization.
• Supervise, support, and mentor newer or less experienced personnel in correct operational activities including NDT, safety, and quality requirements and processes.
• Review, validate and approve assigned personnel timesheets and reports.

What are we looking for?

• 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 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 those 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

• Must be able to work on hands and knees and crawl into tight spaces (kneeling/squatting up to 5‑20 minutes up to 20 times per hour).
• Must be able to work in environment with extreme heat or cold temperatures.
• Ability to work in limited lighting.
• Potential to work in elevated heights.
• Must be able 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 from the floor up to 1 time per hour.
• Must be able 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.
• Must be able to push/pull with a force up to 30 lbs. a distance of 10 feet up to 1 time per hour.
• Must be able 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 and 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 – existing knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Work individually with minimum supervision.
• Excellent organization and time management skill.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus).
• Have excellent customer relations skills.

Our Offer

In addition to competitive pay, you are also eligible for most of the following benefits from Day One:

• 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
• 401K 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