Pipeline Integrity Direct Assessment Technician - Nondestructive & Visual Inspection : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationGray Corporate Office - Gray, LAPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyDescriptionNVI, LLC is seeking to hire several highly motivated and career minded nondestructive testing professionals to fill immediate full time employment openings to help support our operations. These full-time positions will be supported with excellent pay, a welfare benefits package, and a rewarding career development program.NVI, a Louisiana based nondestructive testing service provider, is committed to servicing our employees, clients and communities we work in, and is searching for local candidates to hire. Apply today to join our organization!The Pipeline Integrity Direct Assessment Inspector is responsible for, but not limited to, the following job description:

• Direct assessment of pipelines using MT, UTT, AUT/C-Scan, Shear wave UT, Phased Array UT, and VT.
• Perform existing coating assessment.
• Provide CP Readings (Soil Resistivity, Pipe to soil), soil samples, performing MIC tests.
• Corrosion and mechanical damage mapping using a Digital pit gauge and other advanced methods.
• Provide internal corrosion mapping using an AUT/C-Scan machine.
• Ultrasonic inspection of pipeline welding in accordance with API 1104, 20th edition.
• Raster, manual, semi-automated and automated PA scanning techniques.
• Linear Arrays and Sectorial Arrays.
• Internal corrosion direct assessment (ICDA), external corrosion direct assessment (ECDA), ILI verification, SCC investigation.
• Run R-String and KAPA Calculation.
• Perform UT thickness, Shear wave and Phased Array Inspections for crack detection and sizing.
• Able to manage projects and handle situations directly with the client.
• Ensure operational safety of all job-relevant equipment.
• Ability to follow supervisory instructions with minimum guidance.
• Responsible for reporting to the Director of Pipeline Integrity; and,
• Any further operational duties relating to Pipeline Integrity Operations.

Company Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Traditional 401K Retirement Plan & Company Match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long Disability Insurances.

QualificationsRequired Qualification(s)

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Able to pass an FBI background evaluation.
• Able to meet Company drug and alcohol policy/procedures, Fit for Duty testing, and a motor vehicle check.
• Current NDE certifications in MT, UTSW, and/or VT in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A Written Practice or equivalent.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1-year Direct Assessment experience with both (ECDA) and (ICDA).
• SCC investigation.
• ILI Correlation and Verification.

Preferred Qualification & Experience

• Presently or has held a Level II Phased Array certification in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A Written Practice or equivalent.
• NACE Certification.
• API-1169 Certification.
• Creaform Laser Training.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
• Advanced educational certifications and/or degrees.
• Certificate holder of OSHA Safety Training or equivalent.