Pipeline Integrity Technician Assistant

PROtect, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PROtect, LLC is seeking a PLI Technician Assistant to support examinations on live pipelines, both gas and liquid. You will assist with data collection, ILI/dig sheet interpretation, and reporting, emphasizing safety and quality.

The role requires travel up to 70% nationwide, a high school diploma, NDT/NDE certification readiness, and proficiency with MS Office. You will work under field supervision and contribute to timely, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to travel nationwide up to 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)
• Pass internal qualifications, written exams, specific exams as well as practical examinations.
• MS Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, API, NFPA, ASME) is preferred
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain TWIC card
• Knowledge/experience with Trimble GPS is preferred
• OQ NCCER preferred
• Ability to pass DOT & NON-DOT Drug examinations
• Own 4x4 vehicle and laptop for reporting

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in company & client safety programs.
• Understand & interpret ILI data and dig sheets.
• Perform NDT/NDE tasks, with certification where required.
• Report results professionally and timely.
• Set up and utilize various forms of equipment.
• Adhere to safety, health, quality, and operational guidelines.
• Identify and mitigate hazards.
• Maintain equipment and data reports.
• Complete time and material sheets and daily workflow documents.
• Support management with other tasks as needed.
• Follow company code of conduct on and off projects.

Skills

Self-direction

Team coordination

Strong communication

Safety-conscious

Ability to travel

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Trimble GPS

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

• 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.

Requirements

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.
• 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.