Pipeline Integrity Technician

Acuren; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Position Summary

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and utilize nondestructive testing equipment including mag yokes, UT thickness gauges and UT Flaw detectors.
• Calibrate nondestructive test equipment.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Organize and report test results.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• Review pipeline integrity inspection reports, including assisting other pipeline integrity technicians with reporting.
• Attend operational meetings with client engineers and project managers.
• Maintain open lines of communication between clients and pipeline integrity technicians.
• Update pipeline integrity databases and manage FTP sites.
• Track the status of priority digs and ensure all inspection and testing meets client specifications.
• Assist in technician training.
• Assist with dig package and cost estimating.
• Maintain metrics on reporting, costs, productivity etc.
• Resolve any technical issues in the field.
• Report the results obtained from investigations.
• May instruct and supervise others.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree in an Engineering or technical field is preferred.
• Level II PT, MT, and UT II Shear wave with Advanced Sizing & Detection Technique or above required.
• Knowledge of the pipeline industry and, more specifically, pipeline integrity inspections required.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Technical proficiency and attention to detail are essential to the position.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills (including Word and Excel).
• Ability to manage and organize large and varied amounts of data.
• Experience in report/scientific writing.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections.

Desired Competencies

• Strong work ethic.
• Dependable.
• Exceptional safety and quality awareness.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Adaptable to changing schedules.
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.

Acuren Inspection, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Benefits

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

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident-free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.