Full Time PLI /UTSW Techs - Magnolia, TX

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Magnolia, TX

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About The Position

Acuren is recruiting full-time PLI/UTSW Technicians for its Magnolia, Texas location. Applicants must live in the area or surrounding communities. The role is part of the Pipeline Integrity Services group and involves technical and operational work related to pipeline field examination, analysis, review, and reporting of pipeline inspection data to support customers’ pipeline integrity management programs. Approximately 90% of the work is in the field, field office, and traveling across the United States, with approximately 10% at the home division location. The technician works independently for extended periods in remote areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions.
Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements.
Current and valid Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 certification.
Current and valid Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2 certification.
At least one of the following certifications or endorsements: Creaform 3D Laser Scanning (Handyscan), Automated Corrosion Scan Mapping, Ultrasonic Phased Array or TOFD, or In-situ Material Verification (Frontics or MMT HSD Tester).
Must live in Magnolia, Texas, or surrounding communities.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
Technical background.
NACE Level CIP Level I or CP Level I.

Responsibilities

Follow Acuren and customer procedures and specifications, including reporting requirements.
Perform direct assessments of as-found pipe condition, including coating, soils and topography, and cathodic protection.
Perform direct examinations to assess pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies.
Correlate as-found pipe features with Inline Inspection (ILI) logs.
Conduct fit-for-service evaluations according to ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG.
Conduct hazard assessments before beginning work and follow safe work procedures.
Calibrate and set up NDE equipment.
Provide clients with timely, quality services.
Follow regulatory requirements, codes, procedures, and techniques.
Maintain custody of, care for, and correctly use technical equipment, tools, machinery, publications, materials, job items, vehicles, and other assets.
Apply knowledge of pipeline integrity processes, techniques, and procedures.
Write pipeline integrity inspection reports and assist other pipeline integrity technicians with reporting.
Maintain metrics on reporting, costs, productivity, and priority digs.
Update pipeline integrity databases and manage FTP sites.
Attend operational meetings with customer engineers and project engineers or managers.
Assist with dig packages and cost estimating.
Provide on-the-job training and guidance to PLI Assistants and PLI Junior Technicians.