Senior Advanced Pipeline Integrity Technician (Tomball, TX)

Senior Advanced Pipeline Integrity Technician

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 s 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 will 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 Pipeline Integrity Services Positions We are continually reviewing resumes for the best fit for positions we have available. If you do not see a position you are interested in at this time please apply with your resume to this opening and we will give consideration when a match opens. The resumes accepted with this opening include but are not limited to Advanced Pipeline Integrity Technician Senior Pipeline Integrity Technician Guided Wave Operator I and II All resumes submitted will be reviewed when openings are available. Requirements Position Purpose A Senior Advanced Pipeline Integrity Technician shall have the skills and knowledge 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 3 with respect to applicable codes specifications and standards. The level 2 shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the test method and shall exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job (OJT) training and guidance of trainees and Level 1 personnel including daily time keeping and communication (verbal and written). It is desirable for this position to have at least 1 year of pipeline integrity specific experience but not always necessary. This position is a travelling position with expectations of being away from the home office location for 80% to 85% of the billable projects being supported. This position holder is expected to be responsible for the completion of inspection including initial interpretation reporting and timesheet time entry to support project invoicing in coordination with the Operations Team. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct yourself with a safety-first mind set at all times and making sure to complete all JSA s required for every job site you are assigned to. Have the skills and knowledge to set up and standardize equipment process parts interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection and document results. Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the technique method being deployed. Both traditional NDE disciplines and more advanced tools and techniques. Have the skills and knowledge to conduct systems performance checks and calibrations in accordance with the applicable process standard and IAG quality program requirements. Capable of providing the necessary guidance and or supervision to trainees and level I personnel. Be familiar with the codes standards and other contractual documents that control the methods as used by IAG or customer sites. When specified in the written practice be capable of developing work instructions from the approved general procedures. Such work instructions shall require final approval by a level 1 certified in the method. Have a basic knowledge of the relevant manufacturing processes and inspection technology. Daily communication with the client contacts IAG project team members QA QC auditing team and Operations team to report status updates or request additional support. Perform daily time entry to track hours equipment applied mileage consumables per diem and lodging. Daily interaction with our iScout system to complete the daily weekly and ad hoc forms that are required as part of the daily duties for each employee for billable and non-billable activities assigned. Daily interaction with our PITware OneDrive and Sharepoint folder structures to update upload download required data photographs reports and other relevant documents on a daily and weekly basis as defined by assigned duties JIS or NBTA documents. Submit bi-weekly or monthly expense reports based on client and project requirements as directed. Perform all other duties as assigned. Operates tools and equipment to accomplish job assignments and client requirements. 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. Safely Operates company vehicles and strictly adhere to company safety regulations. Direct mentor and train personnel in the method(s) in which certified and capable of performing. Provide direction and guidance with the codes standards and other contractual documents that control the method as utilized by the company and client . Responsible for all paperwork to be turn in a timely manner including safety forms company required forms customer forms and time sheets. Demonstrate excellent communication skills professionalism and promote a positive customer service attitude internally and externally. Follow and enforce the Company required safe work practices and procedures at all times. Enforce and abide the requirements of safe operation and personal safety using required Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Practices per company policy. Perform other job related tasks as assigned by management. Supervisory Responsibilities Mentor and train coworkers assigned to you through on the job training in safe work practices technical skills and compliance with company policy. Ensure a safe secure and legal work environment for all staff ensuring all company policies are being followed . Support the development of professional and personal growth for each technician you work with. Provide suggestions for improvement and encourage the positive problem solving nature of working through issues with all fellow IAG employees in both senior and junior positions. Knowledge and Skills Safety First. Always ensure that you are identifying and eliminating hazards in every situation. Ability to be certified in accordance with written practice in the following methods UT MT Phased Array TOFD HS700 Laser Eddyfi Spyne & Sharck and AUT Corrosion Mapping systems. Ability to set up and standardize equipment conducts tests analyze and evaluate findings in compliance with required specifications standards and or customer specifications. Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the techniques and method in which are to be employed. Be capable of developing written work instructions from approved general procedures. Must have working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar. Knowledge of basic arithmetic trigonometry and algebra calculations. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Must have analytical capabilities for customer needs assessment and solutions identification. A sense of urgency good attention to detail and follow-through. Knowledge of Industry Codes. Knowledge of NDT equipment and ability to effectively perform assigned NDT inspections . Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and respond to short notice work assignments. Firmly adheres to the core IAG values and ethics. Exhibits honesty discretion and sound judgment. Possess excellent communication skills to convey information to customers and colleagues effectively. Willing to work with others collaborating and compromising where necessary promptly share relevant information with others. Maintains a positive work together outlook rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations. Ability to utilize mathematical formulas. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to follow safety regulations. Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to read and understand technical documents relating to the applicable method. High level of interpersonal communication skills. Be ORGANIZED - Eliminate everything not required for the current work keeping only the essential variables. Good House Keeping skills arrange items in a way that they are easily visible and accessible. Constant maintenance respect and clean everything assigned to you and find ways to keep it clean. Make cleaning a part of your everyday work. Utilize various material handling equipment Ability and willingness to cross train other NDT methods. Ability to take store sort name resize and move digital photographs to document each inspection site. Ability to move and upload these digital photographs across cloud based storage environments and customer specific reporting servers. Ability to work with pipeline documents such as pipe tallies alignment sheets or customer specific dig sheets and action plans to extract critical information to support the reporting functions on your job site. Ability to work effectively with others and in a team environment. Flexible to work any shift and overtime as required. Firmly adhere to the IAG core values of safety respect integrity and excellence. Education and Work Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Technical Background in NDT methods and techniques required. Magnetic Particle Testing - Required Ultrasonic Testing Shear Wave and Lamination scanning - Required Minimum of 3 years of NDT experience with full documentation of prior training experience and certification is required ASNT Eddy Current Testing Level II (Surface) - Optional ASNT Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Level II (PAUT) AUT Corrosion Mapping Certification Optional Creaform 3D Laser Scanning Certification (40hrs) Eddyfi ECA TECA Certification (OEM) Time Of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Documented Training and Certification Optional Pipeline inspection activities involving one or more of the following project scenarios ILI validation or anomaly dig projects Recoating or Rehabilitation dig projects Direct Assessment related dig projects Additional special projects or immediate emergency response dig projects 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. Certificates and Licenses Required ASNT Level II certification UT shear wave MT ASNT Level II Certification PT - OPTIONAL ASNT Level II certification in Phased Array UT plus two additional advanced methods including TOFD Laser Eddyfi Spyne Sharck Pulsed Eddy Current Short Range Guided Wave or AUT Corrosion Mapping Must meet minimum company requirements to operate a company vehicle and be eligible for coverage under Company insurance program Physical Activities and Requirements Able to perform very heavy work (exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects) Balancing Maintaining the body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking standing or crouching on narrow slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Climbing Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like using feet and legs and or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Crawling Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet Crouching Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Feeling Perceiving attributes of objects such as size shape temperature or texture by touching with skin particularly that of fingertips. Dexterity Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm Hearing Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound. Kneeling Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position up to a maximum of 50 pounds. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Pulling Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw drag haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Pushing Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward. Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Repetitive motions Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and or fingers. Standing Remaining upright on the feet particularly for sustained periods of time. Stooping Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Talking Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. patterns of numbers letters words pictures mathematical operations). The ability to bend stretches twist or reach with your body arms and or legs. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example two arms two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting standing or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift push pull or carry objects. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you or to judge the distance between you and an object. The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp manipulate or assemble very small objects. The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine equipment or a vehicle to exact positions. The ability to quickly move your hand your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp manipulate or assemble objects. The ability to quickly respond (with the hand finger or foot) to a signal (sound light picture) when it appears. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing there is a problem. The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing. The ability to work in confined spaces and at heights. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures transcribing viewing a computer terminal extensive reading visual inspection involving small defects small parts and or operation of machines (including inspection) using measurement devices and or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Walking Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Working Conditions The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat cold wet humid and dry arid conditions in temperature extremes and inclement weather. May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud. Overtime required during the week and weekend with work volume. Ability to travel when required nationally up to 75% of the time. Ability to function within a remote work environment using digital tools to communicate effectively daily with both customers and your operations management team. Time safety benefits expenses and reporting is performed online or in a computer-based environment that requires daily interaction and submissions updates.