Pipeline Integrity Technician

Phase2 Technology; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and other ins

401K plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking Pipeline Integrity Technicians to support field operations in Brookfield, WI and surrounding areas. The role involves extensive travel (up to 75%) across WI, IL, MN, IA, IN, MI and NE and requires working in diverse environments including corn/agricultural facilities, chemical plants, refineries and pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include direct assessment of pipe condition, coating, soils, cathodic protection, and reporting in accordance with ASME B31.3 and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• Technical background desired.
• Experience working with pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions.
• Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements.
• Current Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2.
• Certifications: 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to procedures and specifications, including reports.
• Perform direct assessment of pipe condition and coatings.
• Assess pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and anomalies.
• Correlate as-found pipe features to ILI log.
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG.
• Perform hazard assessments and follow safe work procedures.
• Calibrate and set up NDE equipment.
• Provide clients with timely, quality services.
• Maintain pipeline integrity databases and reports.
• Train PLI Assistants and Junior Technicians.

Skills

Field inspection

Report writing

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Technical background

Tools

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)

Job description

Pipeline Integrity Technician

Job Location: Brookfield, WI (and surrounding areas)

Acuren is seeking Pipeline Integrity Technicians to support our operations in Brookfield, WI and surrounding areas.

Successful candidates must be able to travel up to 75% throughout WI, IL, MN, IA, IN, MI and NE. Environments will be Corn/Agricultural, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Gas Plants, Refineries and Pharmaceuticals.

Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified applicants.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off