Pipeline Integrity Advanced Tech/Guided Wave

Company: Acuren Inspection, Inc.
Location: Conroe
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:Acuren is currently recruiting for an NDT Level II Guided Wave Technician to support our regional operations. Working in the Pipeline Integrity Services group, a range of technical and operational assignments will be conducted relating to pipeline field examination, analysis, review, and reporting of pipeline inspection data, ultimately supporting our customers pipeline integrity management programs. Approximately 75% of this role will be spent in the field, field office, and traveling across the US. The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas.Responsibilities:

• 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 standards
• 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
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by managerRequirements:High School Diploma or equivalentSome college preferred
• Level II Guided Wave UT
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Guided Wave Ultrasonics Level II Technician utilizing Guided Ultrasonic Ltd. equipment (G3/G4/G4m)
• Must have current GULT Level 2 XB endorsement
• Additional GULT Level 2 SP, AA or PM endorsements are a plus
• Additional UT certifications (UTSW, PAUT, ToFD) preferred
• Must be able to be certified to ASNT TC-1A standards and complete Acuren NDT certification testing requirements. Other international certification schemes are be considered or supplemented such as PCN, TUV, CSGB, etc.
• Experience with GUL Wavemaker equipment and WavePro Software required
• Minimum of Current Level 2: XB Certification from GUL requiredgPIMS Monitoring experience a benefit, but not a requirementTechnical background in NDT methods and proceduresDemonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspectionsKnowledge of NDT equipmentExperience in report writingCompany 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 worlds 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. #LI-SM1

Keywords: Acuren Inspection, Inc., Conroe , Pipeline Integrity Advanced Tech/Guided Wave, Other , Conroe, Texas