Pipeline Integrity Technician Assistant

PROtect, LLC•Houston, TX

10d

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, and efficient execution. The assistant is expected to participate in company and client safety programs, perform assigned NDT/NDE tasks for which they are certified, report results professionally and promptly, and set up and use equipment. The role also involves interpreting ILI data and dig sheets, maintaining organized equipment and records, completing inspection reports and other project documentation, and carrying out additional job-related tasks as assigned. Nationwide travel of 70% or more is required.

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 communicate with multiple levels of employees and customers.
Ability to lead others and share on-the-job knowledge.
Ability to work effectively in small and large groups.
Ability to receive feedback and remain accountable to company and performance goals.
Maintain a high level of integrity and ethics.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or be able to obtain a T.W.I.C. card.
Ability to pass DOT and non-DOT drug examinations.
Must have personal transportation, specified as 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, talk, hear, and meet visual acuity, 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, stand for extended periods, work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat and cold, work near industrial hazards, and work in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of UTSW/UTT experience.
One or more years of PAUT experience.
One or more years of MT experience.
Skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of regulatory codes and compliance requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and PHISMA, and industry standards and recommended practices, including API, NFPA, and ASME.
NACE CP-1 certification.
Knowledge and experience with Trimble GPS.
OQ NCCER.

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, and 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.
Complete time-and-material sheets or daily workflow documents.
Perform other job-related tasks assigned by management.
Adhere to the company code of conduct and expectations on and off projects.
Share on-the-job knowledge and make and keep company and customer commitments.