Field Pipeline Integrity Tech - NDE & ILI Data

Acuren; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren seeks PLI Technicians to support pipeline integrity services across the US West region. About 90% of the time is spent in the field, in field offices, and traveling, with 10% at the home division location.

The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas. Responsibilities include performing direct assessments, coating and soils analysis, corrosion checks, and ILI correlation; conducting fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG; writing

Qualifications

• Must have Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2
• Certifications in 3D laser scanning or advanced NDE methods are preferred
• Ability to travel up to 75% and work in field environments

Responsibilities

• Adherence to procedures and specifications, including reports
• Perform direct assessment of pipe condition, coating, soils, and cathodic protection
• Examine pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies
• Correlate features to inline inspection logs
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG
• Calibrate and setup NDE equipment
• Write pipeline integrity inspection reports
• Maintain databases and assist with cost estimating
• Provide on-the-job training to PLI Assistants and Junior Technicians

Skills

Field readiness

Safety compliance

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2

Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2

Creaform 3D Laser Scanning (Handyscan)

Automated Corrosion Scan Mapping

Ultrasonic Phased Array or TOFD

In-situ Material Verification (Frontics or MMT HSD Tester)

NACE CIP Level I / CP Level I

Job description

Acuren seeks PLI Technicians to support pipeline integrity services across the US West region. About 90% of the time is spent in the field, in field offices, and traveling, with 10% at the home division location.

The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas. Responsibilities include performing direct assessments, coating and soils analysis, corrosion checks, and ILI correlation; conducting fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG; writing