Field Pipeline Integrity Technician - Relocation & Benefits

Acuren; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Acuren is seeking PLI Technicians for our Duluth, MN location. The role focuses on pipeline integrity inspection, data review, and reporting, with about 90% field work and global travel. The position requires on-site duties, rigorous safety practices, and independent work in remote areas.

Candidates should have an engineering or technical background, several NDE credentials, and a willingness to relocate if needed. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of quality and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Acuren and customer procedures and specifications, including reports.
• Direct assessment of as-found pipe condition: coating, soils, cathodic protection.
• Inspect pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing issues.
• Correlate as-found features to Inline Inspection (ILI) logs.
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG.
• Perform risk and hazard assessments prior to work; follow safety procedures.
• Calibrate and set up NDE equipment.
• Provide clients with high-quality services in a timely manner.
• Follow regulatory requirements and industry codes/techniques.
• Safely manage tools, equipment, materials, and assets.
• Understand Pipeline Integrity processes and procedures.
• Compose and write pipeline integrity inspection reports.
• Maintain metrics on reporting, costs, productivity, and priorities.
• Update pipeline integrity databases and FTP sites.
• Attend operational meetings with customer engineers and project leads.
• Assist with dig packages and cost estimating.
• Mentor PLI Assistants and Junior Technicians on site.

Skills

Field work flexibility

Quality and safety

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college

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 Level CIP Level I / CP Level I

Tools

NDE Equipment Handling

Job description

Acuren is seeking PLI Technicians for our Duluth, MN location. The role focuses on pipeline integrity inspection, data review, and reporting, with about 90% field work and global travel. The position requires on-site duties, rigorous safety practices, and independent work in remote areas.

Candidates should have an engineering or technical background, several NDE credentials, and a willingness to relocate if needed. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.