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Phase2 Technology

PLI Lead Tech

Phase2 Technology, Smithville, Missouri, United States, 64089

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Location US-MO-Smithville (Kansas City, MO)

Position Summary Acuren is currently recruiting a full-time PLI Lead Technician for our Kansas City, MO location.

Responsibilities The (PLI) Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas in support of clients programs. Primarily will be performing calibrations; Nondestructive Tests; evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and record results; performing tests outside the normal requirements of NDT. Specific (PLI) specific examples (Soil sampling, PH measurements, CP measurements, coating condition assessments, pit depth gaging and calculation of R‑Streng/KAPPA values). Must be familiar with the scope and limitations of the test/inspection method being used.

Set up and utilize nondestructive testing equipment including mag yokes, UT thickness gauges and UT Flaw detectors

Calibrate nondestructive test equipment

Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection

Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations

Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results

Organize and report test results

Perform specialized inspections

Review pipeline integrity inspection reports, including assisting other pipeline integrity technicians with reporting

Attending operational meetings with client engineers and project managers

Maintaining open lines of communication between clients and pipeline integrity technicians

Updating pipeline integrity databases and managing FTP sites

Tracking the status of priority digs and ensuring all inspection and testing meets client specifications

Assisting in technician training

Assisting with dig package and cost estimating

Maintaining metrics on reporting, costs, productivity etc.

Resolving any technical issues in the field

Reporting the results obtained from investigations

May instruct and supervise others

Perform other job related tasks by manager

Requirements

Post‑secondary degree in an Engineering or technical field is preferred.

Level II PT, MT, and UT II Shear wave with Advanced Sizing & Detection Technique or above required

Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections

Superior communication skills, both oral and written.

Organizational and time management skills

Technical proficiency and attention to detail are essential to the position.

Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills (including Word and Excel)

Ability to manage and organize large and varied amounts of data

Experience in report/scientific writing

Experience with AutoCAD a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Overview Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology‑enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V‑Deck and condition‑based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well‑equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident‑free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

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