Pipeline Integrity Technician Assistant

PROtect LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PROtect LLC in Houston is seeking a PLI Technician Assistant to aid with examinations on live natural gas or liquid pipelines, interfacing with customer representatives and preparing reports.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficient work, with travel nationwide up to 70% and ability to self-direct tasks while coordinating with teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel nationwide up to 70%+.
• Certification in NDT/NDE methods (e.g., MT, UT, VT) preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and data reporting capability.
• Ability to pass internal qualifications and exams.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations on live pipelines (gas or liquid).
• Interface with customer representatives and document results.
• Set up equipment and ensure safety, health, and quality guidelines.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection reports and logs.
• Travel as required to client sites and project locations.
• Adhere to company code of conduct and safety procedures.

Skills

Self-directed work

Team leadership

Effective communication

Integrity and ethics

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The PLI Technician Assistant will be responsible for assisting with various examinations on live natural gas or liquid pipelines. Detailing examinations but not limited to company report formats and interfacing with the customer representative(s). Emphasis is placed on the quality of work product, safety and efficiency of work execution safety and responsibility.

Individual Expectations

• Motivated to self-start projects and meet company and project goals/expectations.


• Ability to receive positive/negative feedback.


• Be accountable to company and performance goals/growth.


• Reliable with the ability to self-direct work schedule.


• Ability to complete tasks in a timely matter.


• Success in working in small groups / large groups.


• Maintains a high level of integrity and ethics.


• Ability to learn and grow as an individual and team player.

Job Expectations

• Actively participate in company & client safety programs.


• Ability to understand & interpret ILI data and dig sheets.


• Demonstrate ability to effectively perform assigned NDT/NDE tasks, in which technician is certified in.


• Report results in a professional manner, in a timely manner.


• Set up and utilize various forms of equipment.


• Ensuring strict adherence to safety, health, quality, and operational guidelines and procedures.


• Possess the ability to recognize and mitigate hazards.


• Display strong organizational skills with equipment and data report retention.


• Fill out daily inspection reports and documentation for company specific procedures; but not limited to customer specific procedures.


• Willingness to perform other job-related tasks assigned by management.


• Adhere to company code of conduct and expectations on and off projects.


• Complete time and material sheets or daily workflow documents.

Required / Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma and Equivalent


• Requires travel nationwide or nationwide 70%+


• Certified or certifiable in NDT/NDE methods (i.e. MT, UT & VT)


• UTSW / UTT (1+ years preferred)


• PAUT (+1 years preferred)


• MT (+1 years preferred)


• Ability to pass internal qualifications, written exams, specific exams as well as practical examinations.


• Skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.


• Knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, PHISMA etc.) and industry standards and recommended practices (API, NFPA, ASME, etc.) is preferred.


• Ability to self-direct work schedule.


• Make and keep company and customer commitments.


• Ability to lead others.


• Ability to share on-the-job knowledge with others.


• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of employees / customers.


• Maintain a high level of integrity and ethics.


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license or must be able to obtain a T.W.I.C card.


• Nace CP-1 & CP-1 preferred.


• Knowledge and experience with Trimble GPS is preferred.


• OQ NCCER preferred.


• Ability to pass DOT & NON-DOT Drug examinations.


• Have own self transportation (4x4) vehicle.


• Laptop PC for reporting and data review.

Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, crawling, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation, and color vision.


• Moving, carrying, and lifting objects up to 75+ pounds


• Enter/Exit and work in excavations.


• Be able to climb ladders and stairs.


• Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time.


• Working in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and cold.


• Work in and near industrial hazards.


• Be able to work in inclement weather conditions.