Acuren is seeking an Integrity Engineer to serve our clients in the pipeline integrity management space, supporting our operations in Grand Rapids, MI. 

The Integrity Engineer will be responsible for representing the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, and other project team members. Core responsibilities include managing projects and programs for clients, preparing reports and specifications, and providing a high level of technical consulting. The Integrity Engineer is responsible to:

• Work cross functionally within the Integrity Team and with other Acuren teams.
• Help develop and/or refine tools for internal and client use.
• Support client integrity management activities:
• Consult on and manage client Integrity Management Program (IMP) requirements.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholder groups, including integrity, corrosion, operations, control center, and Graphic Information System (GIS), to facilitate efficient implementation of client IMPs.
• Document IMP-related decisions, philosophies, and results.
• Develop and maintain integrity assessment schedules.
• Screen for and identify integrity threats.
• Coordinate ILI bid packages, bid evaluation, and vendor selection and award.
• Perform project management duties for in-line inspections and other integrity assessment projects such as direct assessments and pressure tests. Work with service providers to address issues.
• Gather, integrate, analyze, and report pipeline integrity data, including ILI data. Produce repair plans.
• Steward repair plans and manage digs, inspections, and repairs. Perform feature assessments and specify repair methods. Communicate and coordinate repair activities.
• Perform risk analyses. Evaluate preventive and mitigative measures.
• Advise design and construction teams on best practices to support long-term operation, assessment, and maintenance of newly installed or retrofitted facilities.
• Participate in business development activities, including trade organizations and events.
• Maintain detailed time and expense records for billing purposes.

Education, Experience, and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering field, P.E. preferred.
• 10+ years of pipeline operations and integrity management experience, including field engineering and project management responsibilities
• Previous training and experience in pipe coating selection and specification, corrosion mechanisms, welding engineering, feature analysis, and repair methods preferred.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of pipeline operations, design, and repair; corrosion control; pipeline engineering assessments and fitness for service evaluations; risk assessment and management.
• Understanding of applicable codes and regulations such as 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, API RP 1188, API BULL 1178, API RP 1160, API RP 1176, NACE RP 0102, ASME B31.8S, and Texas Administrative Code Rule 8.101.
• Previous python experience is preferred. Experience with other programming languages and an ability to gain proficiency in Python required. Deep knowledge of Excel required.
• Ability to use or learn various GIS tools.
• Capable of understanding and implementing complex processes, procedures, and plans and overseeing their execution.
• Able to understand and comply with complex requirements for various tasks such as inspection, analysis, documentation, procurement, and safety.

Professional Skills

• Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision, assuming the presence of purpose, autonomy, and relationships.
• Strategic and curious thinker.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate clearly with other people of diverse backgrounds. Ability to comfortably facilitate meetings.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, with high proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Other

• • Available for travel in the form of both day trips and overnights. Employee should have a personal vehicle available for business travel when required, typically less than 10% of the year.
  • Participate in company drug and alcohol testing program (pre‐employment, random, reasonable cause, and post‐incident testing conducted per USDOT requirements); negative test results are required for employment.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance in and out of a lab environment.
• Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Endurance such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, or driving, and frequency/duration in which action is required.

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. #LI-SP1