Field Technician

Field Technician

Location: Ames, IA, US, 50010 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53202 La Crosse, WI, US, 54601 Madison, WI, US, 53706 Duluth, MN, US, 55802 Minneapolis, MN, US, 55113 Davenport, IA, US, 52722 Lake Superior Consulting is seeking an ILI Field Technician to join our team. In-Line Inspection (ILI) tools are essential for our customers' integrity management programs, helping them assess pipeline strength through accurate data. This entry-level role is in high demand and requires no prior experience or specific education. Significant travel and outdoor work are involved, mainly in the Midwest; a company vehicle and per diem are provided. As part of our Integrity Management team, you will support ILI runs by tracking tool progress at above-ground markers alongside engineers and field technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Review GPS data, KMZ (Google Earth) files, and client data to create project execution plans
• Survey AGM sites using Trimble survey receivers and line locating equipment
• Track ILI (Inline Inspection) tools traveling through liquid or gas pipelines
• Utilize equipment and technology to verify tool passages along pipeline route
• Compile tracking data and notes, communication with team and client, and reporting
• Use GPS navigation for site access
• Complete and maintain operator qualifications (OQs)
• Work in compliance with LSC and client procedures, guidelines, and expectations

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or college degree
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to locations throughout the US as required
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities
• Commitment to working safely and producing high quality, ethical service
• Highly motivated and thrives in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Willingness to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and management
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and build positive working relationships
• Well organized and ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Line locating, survey or previous in-line inspection (ILI) experience a plus

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting! At LSC, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing. If you're driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you. Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated salary/hourly range for this position is $20-$24 per hour. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K (6% company match) with Roth account option
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices: Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.