PLI Techs; Pipeline Integrity - Duluth, MN

Job Information

• Location: US-MN-Duluth
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• Category: NDT/NDE
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Work Schedule Status: On-Site

Acuren is recruiting for full-time PLI Technicians for our Duluth, MN location. Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates.

• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have required QA documentation (proof of classroom hours & proof of experience hours)
• 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

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

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.

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