Full-Time PLI Techs (Pipeline Integrity) - St. Louis Park, MN

ACUREN -; Minnesota; In loco; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Acuren is hiring full-time PLI Technicians for the St. Louis Park, MN location. This role emphasizes field work across the US with occasional office time, QA documentation, and strict adherence to procedures.

You will perform direct assessment of pipe conditions, interpret ILI data, and help with reporting and safety. Prior NDE certifications and pipeline experience are highly valued.

Competenze

• Must have Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2.
• Current QA documentation (proof of classroom hours & proof of experience hours).
• Some college or technical training preferred.
• Pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance experience.
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements.

Mansioni

• Conduct field examinations, analysis, and reporting to support pipeline integrity programs.
• Travel about 90%; work independently in remote areas and in field offices.
• Calibrate and set up NDE equipment; ensure reports meet procedures and specs.
• Compose and write pipeline integrity inspection reports and assist others.
• Maintain pipeline integrity databases and assist with cost estimating and meetings.

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college

Technical background

Strumenti

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Acuren is recruiting for full-time PLI Technicians for our St. Louis Park, 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