Full-Time PLI Techs (Pipeline Integrity) - Duluth, MN

Posted: 9/11/2026 10:53:23 PM

NDT.org Job Number: 82812 * Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence

Contact: Yeni Craig

Company: ACUREN

State: MN Minnesota

Contact: Yeni Craig

Country: United States

Web: https://uscaree...n/job?mode=view

Email: [email protected]

Acuren is recruiting for full-time PLI Technicians for our Duluth, MN location.

Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities Working in the Pipeline Integrity Services group, a range of technical and operational assignments will be conducted relating to pipeline field examination, analysis, review, and reporting of pipeline inspection data, ultimately supporting our customers’ pipeline integrity management programs. Approximately 90% of this role will be spent in the field, field office, and traveling across the US. 10% of time will be spent at the home division location. The PLI Technician will work independently for extended periods in remote areas.

Adherence to Acuren and customer required procedures and specifications, including reports

Perform direct assessment of as-found pipe condition, including coating assessment, soils and topography, and cathodic protection

Perform direct examination to assess pipe for cracks, corrosion, deformation, and manufacturing anomalies

Correlate as-found pipe features to Inline Inspection (ILI) log

Conduct fit-for-service evaluations as per ASME B31.3 and RSTRENG

Conduct hazard assessments prior to beginning work and follow safe work procedures

Calibration and set up of NDE equipment

Provide clients with quality services in a timely manner

Follow regulatory requirements, work to codes, procedures, and techniques

Be responsible for the custody, care and correct use of valuable technical equipment, tools, machinery, publications, materials, job items, vehicles, and other assets

Understanding of Pipeline Integrity processes, techniques, and procedures

Compose and write pipeline integrity inspection reports, including assisting other pipeline integrity technicians with reporting

Maintaining metrics on reporting, costs, productivity, and priority digs

Updating pipeline integrity databases and managing FTP sites

Attending operational meetings with customer engineers and project engineers/managers

Assist with dig package and cost estimating

Responsible for on-the-job training and guidance of PLI Assistants and PLI Junior Technicians

Skills Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have required QA documentation (proof of classroom hours & proof of experience hours)

Some college preferred

Technical background desired

Experience working with pipeline integrity or pipeline maintenance positions

Extensive knowledge of quality and safety requirements

Candidate must have current and valid Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 and Ultrasonic Thickness Level 2

Candidate must have at least one of the following certifications or endorsements:

Creaform 3D Laser Scanning (Handyscan)

Automated Corrosion Scan Mapping

Ultrasonic Phased Array or TOFD

In-situ Material Verification (Frontics or MMT HSD Tester)

Candidate preference for NACE Level CIP Level I / CP Level I