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

NDT.org; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Acuren is hiring a PLI Technician for our Duluth, MN location. This full-time field role involves extensive travel across the United States with 10% time at the home division. You will support pipeline integrity through direct assessment, reporting, and technical documentation.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus are available for qualified candidates. The position emphasizes safety, QA procedures, and hands-on NDE equipment setup in diverse field conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have QA documentation including proof of classroom hours and experience hours.
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements in field environments.
• Experience working with pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to procedures and specifications, including reports.
• Perform direct assessment of as-found pipe condition including coatings and cathodic protection.
• Direct examination to assess pipe cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies.
• Correlate as-found pipe features to Inline Inspection (ILI) log.
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG.
• Conduct hazard assessments prior to beginning work and follow safe work procedures.
• Calibrate and set up NDE equipment.
• Provide clients with quality services in a timely manner.
• Follow regulatory requirements, work to codes, procedures, and techniques.
• Be responsible for custody and correct use of equipment and assets.
• Write and update pipeline integrity inspection reports.
• Update pipeline integrity databases and manage FTP sites.
• Attend operational meetings with customer engineers and project managers.
• Assist with dig package and cost estimating.
• Responsible for on-the-job training of PLI Assistants and Junior Technicians.

Skills

Pipeline integrity experience

Field work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2

Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2

Creaform 3D Laser Scanning (Handyscan)

Automated Corrosion Scan Mapping

Ultrasonic Phased Array

TOFD

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

NACE CIP Level I / CP Level I

Job description

Posted: 8/21/2026 9:31:41 PM

NDT.org Job Number:82559* Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence

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

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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