Pipeline Integrity Technician: Leak Detection & Assessment

EmergencyMD; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,382 - 66,458; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County Service Authority in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Pipeline Condition Technician to perform leak detection and condition assessments on water and wastewater assets. You will use acoustic and CCTV methods, collect GPS data, and produce reports with condition ratings and rehabilitation recommendations.

The role supports safety, reliability, and asset management, working with engineering, maintenance, and contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform leak detection using acoustic, correlator and other advanced tech.
• Conduct internal/external inspections via CCTV, visual assessments, NDT, corrosion evaluation.
• Document defects (corrosion, wall loss, cracking, joint failures, deformation, root intrusion).
• Evaluate pipe materials for condition and risk of failure; assess remaining service life.
• Collect data (field photos, video, GPS) and prepare technical reports with ratings and recommendations.
• Operate and maintain inspection/construction equipment; coordinate with teams and contractors.

Skills

Leak detection technologies

CCTV inspections

Data collection (GPS, photos, video)

Technical reporting

Reading maps / GIS

Equipment operation (dump trucks, exac

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in engineering technology/utilities

Tools

Acoustic leak detection equipment

Correlator

CCTV equipment

Non-destructive testing equipment

Corrosion evaluation methods

GPS equipment

Job description

Albemarle County Service Authority in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Pipeline Condition Technician to perform leak detection and condition assessments on water and wastewater assets. You will use acoustic and CCTV methods, collect GPS data, and produce reports with condition ratings and rehabilitation recommendations.

The role supports safety, reliability, and asset management, working with engineering, maintenance, and contractors.