Pipeline Integrity Technician
Also posted as Gas Pipeline Integrity Technician; Integrity Assessment Technician; Inline Inspection Technician; Pipeline Inspection Technician; Pipeline Integrity Field Technician
A pipeline integrity technician supports the safe operation of gas pipelines through inspection, pigging, integrity digs, corrosion and coating assessment, preventive maintenance, data collection, and regulatory documentation. Many people start with a two-year associate degree or a technical certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Run integrity programs
Plan and execute pigging, cleaning, inline inspection support, digs, and preventive maintenance.
Inspect exposed pipe
Examine exposed pipe, coatings, welds, appurtenances, and integrity-dig conditions.
Collect field data
Gather corrosion, coupon, wall-thickness, soil, coating, and field-condition data.
Coordinate the work
Line up contractors, landowners, operations, engineering, regulators, and schedules.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Integrity Assessment
Assessing pipeline condition in the field to program requirements.
Pigging & Inline Inspection
Supporting pigging runs and inline inspection programs.
Coating & Corrosion Inspection
Inspecting coatings, corrosion, and excavation conditions.
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