PLI Technicians (Pipeline Integrity)– U.S. West Region | Travel Work

Acuren; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren seeks PLI Technicians to support pipeline integrity services across the US West region. About 90% of the time is spent in the field, in field offices, and traveling, with 10% at the home division location.

The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas. Responsibilities include performing direct assessments, coating and soils analysis, corrosion checks, and ILI correlation; conducting fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG; writing

Qualifications

• Must have Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2
• Certifications in 3D laser scanning or advanced NDE methods are preferred
• Ability to travel up to 75% and work in field environments

Responsibilities

• Adherence to procedures and specifications, including reports
• Perform direct assessment of pipe condition, coating, soils, and cathodic protection
• Examine pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies
• Correlate features to inline inspection logs
• Conduct fit-for-service evaluations per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG
• Calibrate and setup NDE equipment
• Write pipeline integrity inspection reports
• Maintain databases and assist with cost estimating
• Provide on-the-job training to PLI Assistants and Junior Technicians

Skills

Field readiness

Safety compliance

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college

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)

NACE CIP Level I / CP Level I

Job description

Acuren is currently recruiting for PLI Techs to support our operation across the US West Region.

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
• Able to travel up to 75%

Benefits

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

Company Overview

Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values—People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement.

Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees.

Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process.