Pipeline Integrity Direct Assessment Technician

NVI, LLC is seeking to hire several highly motivated and career-minded nondestructive testing professionals to fill immediate openings within our Pipeline Integrity Division. The current priority is forPhased Array Technicians with client-specific PDQ and ISQ qualifications to support project requirements. While PDQ and ISQ qualifications are preferred, they are not required.

Key Benefits Include:

• Impressive salaries: Competitive pay for Level II Technicians and entry level positions when compared to our competitors
• Recruitment incentives (referral bonuses, etc.)
• Training and development opportunities are available and encouraged. NVI makes a significant annual investment into our internal training programs which are offered to employees at no cost
• Accolades for exceptional performance (employee excellence awards, etc.)
• Competitive healthcare programs for you and your family
• New vehicle fleet with advanced safety features
• Complimentary meals and beverages at all office and some worksite locations

At NVI, we are dedicated to being your employer of choice. This commitment drives us to invest in top-notch equipment, a premier vehicle fleet, and industry-leading safety, quality, and employee development programs-all designed to support your success. Our unique culture sets us apart; we maintain the family atmosphere of a small company where you are never just a number.

Every voice matters here, and in our flat organizational structure, you'll have direct access to senior management to share your concerns and ideas for improving our business.


We are excited for you to join our amazing team of NDE professionals.

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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.

Required 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.

Company Benefits

• NVI offers full benefits including 401k with Employer Match, Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Vision Insurances.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off after one year of employment.