Pipeline Integrity Technician

Overview

Perform field NDE inspections to locate, evaluate, and repair pipeline flaws.

Key Responsibilities

• certification maintenance
• contractor oversight
• ndt techniques
• ili validation
• anomaly evaluation
• repair management

Tasks

-Maintain Company Operator Qualifications, and ASNT Certifications required to locate, identify, evaluate, interpret, characterize, size and repair pipeline flaws. -Oversee third-party contractors while conducting in-ditch inspections on pipeline integrity ILI verification/repair digs and direct assessment. -Utilize various NDT techniques for ILI validation and anomaly assessment to identify and interpret flaws using the following but not limited to Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic particle, Ultrasonic & Visual inspections utilizing tools like Creaform Handy Scan, Automated Ultrasonics mappers, Phased Array Ultrasonics, etc. -Maintain records for random audits and reporting while utilizing written documentation (Microsoft applications) and company programs for detailed NDE inspection reports. -Evaluation of anomalies using proven in-field techniques utilizing manual and automated applications to evaluate third party damage/deformation, Internal / External Metal Loss, Crack like, and Manufacturing defects to determine failure/safe pressure calculations, and approved repair methods. -Manage activities required for direct application, sub-contracting, or internal collaboration of repairing pipeline defects back to design criteria through means not limited to in-service grinding/sanding, pressure and non-pressure containing sleeves and replacement of targeted pipeline segments. -Maintain knowledge of company practices, construction standards, Integrity Management Plan and Company Standard Operating Procedures

Requirements

• asnt tc-1a
• mt
• ut
• paut
• ms office
• 4+ years

What You Bring

-Formal ASNT TC-1A training and documented hours in MT, UT, PT, PAUT and VT. -All NDE performed at Energy Transfer requires formal training, written and practical examination to meet the certification requirements of ASNT-TC-1a and Energy Transfer. -Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience -Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience -Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions. -The ability to be efficient in reporting while traveling up to 70% of your time on overnight stays and working overtime while maintaining a valid driving license, acceptable driving record and subject to random DOT Drug & Alcohol testing. -Continued employment with Energy Transfer as a pipeline integrity technician is dependent on successful completion of training and passing the required curriculum as outlined in the applicable training documents and training schedule for NDE as required per essential duties and responsibilities. -Proficient with MS Office Applications. -The minimum requirements for this position are having worked in the Oil and Gas industry in a field position. -Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays. -Ability to travel up to 75% of the time. -The ability to transition back and forth between corporate office environment and short notice field duties in various locations for assigned projects. -The ability to work with multiple company and third-party stake holders to ensure compliance with project scope and schedule. -Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials, and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment. -Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite products. -Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting 50 lbs. with or without assistance. -The successful candidate must be willing to be trained on various NDE techniques through the company training program in the following techniques but not limited to; Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic particle, Ultrasonics, Visual testing, Creaform, AUT, Shearwave, PAUT, Eddyfi and ToFD. -The successful candidate must be able perform basic mathematic equations, read/interpret technical manuals, and understand regulatory requirements for NDE. -Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience -High school diploma or GED. -The NDE industry is consistently making technological improvements along with development of new NDE Techniques, which requires additional training and examination. -Understanding of material manufacturing processes, anomaly classifications, NDE technologies/techniques, positive material identification.

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About Energy Transfer

-Growth has been fuelled by bold acquisitions—Sunoco, Southern Union, Regency, Williams, SemGroup, Crestwood—each adding new pipeline systems, storage, or marketing reach. -Projects range from the first Dakota Access crude conduit to the Lake Charles LNG export terminal and AI-data center gas supply agreement. -Specialisms span natural gas midstream, interstate/intrastate transport, NGL fractionation, crude/refined-product terminals and LNG operations. -Unusual fact: beyond pipelines, it even struck a deal to power AI-focused data centers via its Oasis Pipeline, showcasing a creative pivot into tech-energy synergy.

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Security Clearance

-subject to random dot drug and alcohol testing.