What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLI NDE Technician position at Superior Integrity Services?
POSITION TITLE: PLI Technician
The Pipeline Technician is responsible for performing various methods of NDT/NDE in the methods they are certified, detailing examination findings in report format, and interfacing with the customer representative(s). Emphasis is placed on quality of the work product and the efficiency of work execution by the dig technician.
Duties Include:
- Actively participate in Company and Client safety programs
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT/NDE tasks, in which they are certified, and interpret results of inspections
- Set up and utilize various equipment
- Ensuring strict adherence to industrial safety and health guidelines and our radiation safety program and regulations
- Organize and report test results
- Fill out inspection reports, JSA’s and documentation daily as required
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management
- Adheres to the Company Code of Conduct
- Complete timecards and expense reports daily
- Verify one calls have been made.
- Communicate with ROW for access and landowner request.
- Watch all excavation.
- Verify contractor is adhering to client standards
- Be very mindful of safety (PPE as well)
- Take thorough pics from beginning to end
- Have good communication with PM and area personnel
- Perform NDE tasks when needed
- Maintain all paperwork that has to do with each dig
- Communicate with CWI and operations when sleeves are installed
- Verify new coating is installed correctly
- Complete damage report so ROW can pay the landowner accordingly
- Verify all onsite personnel OQ’s and certifications.
Requirements:
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to self-direct work schedule
- Make and keep company and customer commitments
- Ability to lead others
- Success in working on small teams
- Ability to share on-the-job knowledge with others
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels of employees
- Maintain a high level of integrity and ethics
- Must be able to pass a drug test, MVR and FBI background check
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must abide by Company safety policies at all times
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- Responsible for all activities performed on location
- Maintain all certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified or Certifiable Level II in any of the NDT/NDE methods (i.e. MT, PT, UT - including Shearwave and Phased Array, and VT). Knowledgeable in cathodic protection & soil resistivity,
- NACE Level I/II
- Previous DCP Midstream PLI experience recommended but not required
- Knowledge of field NDT/NDE equipment
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and industry standards and recommended practices (API, NFPA, ASME, etc.) is preferred
Working Conditions:
- Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, crawling, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation and color vision
- Moving, carrying and lifting objects in excess of 75 pounds
- Climbing and working off of ladders, stairs and scaffolding in excess of 100 feet continuously throughout shift
- Be able to climb ladders and platforms up to 250 feet with a harness and lanyard
- Be able to step up into vehicles or onto equipment
- Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time
- Working in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and cold
- Work in and near industrial hazards
- Be able to work outdoors in warm, hot and cold conditions
