Pipeline Integrity Technician Assistant

PROtect•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Pipeline Integrity Technician Assistant assists with examinations on live natural gas or liquid pipelines, documents examinations using company report formats, and interfaces with customer representatives. The role emphasizes quality work, safety, efficient execution, and responsibility. The assistant performs assigned nondestructive testing and examination tasks for which they are certified, reports results promptly and professionally, and supports equipment setup and use, inspection documentation, and data retention. The position requires nationwide travel of 70% or more and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including industrial hazards and extreme weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness and ability to travel nationwide, 70% or more.
Certified or certifiable in NDT/NDE methods such as MT, UT, and VT.
Ability to pass internal qualifications, written exams, specific exams, and practical examinations.
Ability to self-direct work schedule and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively in small and large groups and to receive feedback.
Strong organization, integrity, ethics, and accountability.
Ability to communicate with multiple levels of employees and customers.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
Ability to pass DOT and non-DOT drug examinations.
Must have personal transportation, specifically a 4x4 vehicle.
Must have a laptop PC for reporting and data review.
Able to stand, walk, sit, lift, crawl, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, feel, talk, hear, and meet visual, accommodation, and color-vision demands.
Able to move, carry, and lift objects weighing 75 pounds or more.
Able to enter, exit, and work in excavations and climb ladders and stairs.
Able to work extended hours and stand for extended periods.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat and cold, near industrial hazards, and in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of UTSW/UTT experience preferred.
At least 1 year of PAUT experience preferred.
At least 1 year of MT experience preferred.
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook skills preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory codes and compliance requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and PHISMA, and industry standards and recommended practices, including API, NFPA, and ASME, preferred.
NACE CP-1 preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Trimble GPS preferred.
OQ NCCER preferred.
Ability to lead others.

Responsibilities

Assist with examinations on live natural gas or liquid pipelines.
Document examinations using company report formats and interface with customer representatives.
Participate in company and client safety programs.
Understand and interpret ILI data and dig sheets.
Perform assigned NDT/NDE tasks for which certified.
Report results professionally and in a timely manner.
Set up and use various forms of equipment.
Follow safety, health, quality, operational guidelines, and procedures; recognize and mitigate hazards.
Organize equipment and retain data and reports.
Complete daily inspection reports and documentation for company and customer procedures.
Perform other job-related tasks assigned by management.
Follow the company code of conduct and expectations on and off projects.
Complete time and material sheets or daily workflow documents.
Make and keep company and customer commitments; communicate with multiple levels of employees and customers.
Share on-the-job knowledge with others and provide leadership as needed.