Full-Time PLI Techs (Pipeline Integrity) - Duluth, MN

ACUREN -; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Acuren is recruiting for a full-time PLI Technician at the Duluth, MN location. The role involves extensive field work across the US, data analysis, and reporting to support pipeline integrity programs.

10% time in office with required QA documentation and safety procedures. Candidates must have Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2 certifications, with preferred pipeline integrity experience.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• QA documentation proof of classroom and experience hours.
• Some college preferred.
• Technical background desired.
• Experience in pipeline integrity or maintenance positions.
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements.
• Current Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct field and office tasks related to pipeline integrity inspections, analysis, review and reporting of data.
• Adhere to required procedures and customer specifications, including reports.
• Perform direct assessment of pipe condition, coatings, soils, and cathodic protection.
• Assess piping for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies.
• Correlate as-found features to Inline Inspection logs.
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and NACE standards.
• Perform hazard assessments and follow safe work procedures.
• Calibrate and set up NDE equipment; provide services to clients in a timely manner.
• Follow regulations and maintain assets and equipment securely.
• Write and assist with pipeline integrity reports; support other technicians.
• Maintain databases and reporting metrics; participate in meetings.

Conocimientos

Field inspection

QA documentation

Safety awareness

Report writing

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

QA documentation proof

Some college

Technical background

Pipeline integrity experience

Herramientas

Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2

Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2

Descripción del empleo

Acuren is recruiting for full-time PLI Technicians for our Duluth, MN location.

Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Working in the Pipeline Integrity Services group, a range of technical and operational assignments will be conducted relating to pipeline field examination, analysis, review, and reporting of pipeline inspection data, ultimately supporting our customers’ pipeline integrity management programs. Approximately 90% of this role will be spent in the field, field office, and traveling across the US. 10% of time will be spent at the home division location. The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas.
• Adherence 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
• Calibration and set up of 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
• Understanding of Pipeline Integrity processes, techniques, and procedures
• Compose and write pipeline integrity inspection reports, including assisting other pipeline integrity technicians with reporting
• Maintaining metrics on reporting, costs, productivity, and priority digs
• Updating pipeline integrity databases and managing FTP sites
• Attending operational meetings with customer engineers and project engineers/managers
• Assist with dig package and cost estimating
• Responsible for on-the-job training and guidance of PLI Assistants and PLI Junior Technicians

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have required QA documentation (proof of classroom hours & proof of experience hours)
• Some college preferred
• Technical background desired
• Experience working with pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements
• Candidate must have current and valid Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2

Candidate must have 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)
• Candidate preference for NACE Level CIP Level I / CP Level I