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

NDT.org; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Acuren is recruiting for full-time PLI Technicians for our St. Louis Park, MN location. The role involves direct assessment of pipe integrity, coating, soils, and cathodic protection, with responsibilities to write inspection reports and support client projects.

Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are available for qualified candidates. Candidates must have a high school diploma, QA documentation, and relevant NDE certifications, with a preference for additional technical training and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• QA documentation (proof of classroom hours & proof of experience hours) is required.
• Some college is preferred.
• Technical background is desired.
• Experience in pipeline integrity or maintenance is preferred.
• Current and valid Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2 are required.
• Certifications such as Creaform 3D Laser Scanning, Automated Corrosion Scan Mapping, Ultrasonic Phased Array/TOFD, In-situ Verification, CIP/CP Level I are valued.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to procedures and specifications, including reports.
• Direct assessment of pipe condition, coatings, soils, and cathodic protection.
• Examine pipe for cracks, corrosion, and deformation; compare to ILI logs.
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG.
• Calibrate and setup NDE equipment; maintain equipment.
• Write pipeline integrity inspection reports; support others in reporting.
• Maintain databases and update FTP sites; track metrics.
• Attend operational meetings with customer engineers and project managers.
• Provide on-the-job training to PLI Assistants and Junior Technicians.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

NDE experience

Report writing

QA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college

Technical background

Experience in pipeline integrity

Tools

Ultrasonic Thickness

Magnetic Particle Testing

Direct assessment tools

Job description

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

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

• 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