Advanced Pipeline Integrity NDT Technician

Advanced Pipeline Integrity Technician

This position is a remote field role with up to 85% travel. Preferred candidates are in the Texas area, but open to South and Midwest regions of the US also.

Company Overview:

Integrity Assessment Group (IAG), LLC is the premier market leader in turnkey solutions of assessment, inspection, and maintenance for the Oil/Gas/Energy, Power and Renewables, and Industrial and Process industries. Established in 2001 as JRGO LLC, IAG has locations in Theodore, AL., Richmond, VA., Tomball, TX., and Dover, DE with the company headquarters in Clare, MI. More information on our company and services can be found on our website at https://int-grp.com

We are committed to providing a comprehensive scope of services while delivering results safely, efficiently, and effectively. When you join our team, you not only become an employee - you will also be part of our core values and culture and contribute to the success and longevity of the company!

Position Summary:

As an Advanced Pipeline Integrity Technician, you will work with a safety-first team to set up and organize basic customer job site requirements, calibrate equipment, to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results in accordance with procedures approved by the responsible Level III with respect to applicable codes, specifications, and standards. The Level II must be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the test method and will exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job (OJT) training and guidance of junior personnel including daily time keeping and communication (verbal and written).

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performs nondestructive testing and inspections in accordance with written procedures, national codes, or customer specifications.
• Communicates updated procedures and detailed findings in support of inspection techniques within all levels of crew and clients when applicable.
• Dependable and prompt in relation to inspection report creation, timecard submittals, expense reconciliations, training requirements, and other?business-related?tasks as assigned.
• Directs, mentors, and trains Trainees/Assistants and Junior Technicians and reports project updates to supervisor when needed.
• Inspect and interpret readings as required in real time, to determine areas of interest.?
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications.?
• Set-up and calibrate all equipment used, interpret, evaluate, and document results through formal reports.
• Provides?current?updated?procedures?to?support?inspection?techniques.?
• Remains abreast of new technologies and test procedures within the assigned organization and continually expands inspection qualifications.
• Follows and enforces the Company-required safe work practices and procedures at all times.
• Actively participates in JSA and uses all necessary steps to complete tasks safely and ensures the safety of others working in the area.
• Communicates with all levels of management and crew to effectively present any needs and changes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to be certified in accordance with written practice in all or some of the following methods: UT, MT, Phased Array, TOFD, HS700 Laser, Eddyfi Spyne and Sharck, AUT Corrosion Mapping systems
• Ability to adhere to a written method or procedure.
• Ability to act as Crew Lead.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the system and software of the advanced and specialized inspection tools and software being deployed across the industry.
• Capable of developing written training material and delivering training classes consisting of theoretical and practical components that comply with requirements.
• Shall be capable of being qualified to and acting in the capacity of a Quality Auditor to perform field audits on the various activities that impact the Integrity Services Division.
• Confidence to STOP work when a problem is immediately identified.
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action and developing solutions.
• Uses analytical and critical thinking skills to plan, identify and troubleshoot solutions to potential problems.
• Ability to plan and manage resources, monitor and assess tasks, report and record findings and requirements.
• Collaboration, customer service-oriented, adaptable, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and team-oriented.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documents.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products.
• In depth knowledge and understanding inspection technology.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple or complex instructions and detailed correspondence.
• Ability to deliver or write simple or complex correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Management Responsibilities:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications):

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of pipeline integrity experience
• Level II Certifications in the following methods:
  • UT Thickness
  • MT
  • PT, preferred

and

• Level II Certification in at at least one of:
  • Phased Array/TFM/TOFD
  • HydroForm or FlexoForm
  • Creaform Laser Mapping
  • Automated UT
  • Long/Short Range Guided Wave
  • Eddy Current with SPYNE or SHARCK
• OSHA 10 Training – this will provided by the Company
• Six months experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Current Driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must have excellent depth perception, hearing, and manual dexterity to operate all machines safely.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions in extreme temperatures and weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Other Considerations/Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, often on short notice, and for extended periods of time.
• Must meet minimum company requirements to operate a company vehicle and be eligible for coverage under Company insurance program.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires overtime/weekend/off-hours and very frequent travelling.
• Must be able to travel up to 80% of the time.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life, Long-term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, & Accident Insurance
• Monthly phone Stipend
• Referral Bonus ($1,000 per placed referral)

Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the law and in alignment with our values, IAG seeks to hire talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and respectful to all potential and existing employees. Therefore, we do not hire, fire, discipline, promote or make pay decisions based on characteristics that are protected by applicable laws and regulations. Protected classes may include, age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy and/or sexual orientation.