Summary description:
Cypress In-Line Inspection (Cypress) provides advanced pipeline inspection services supporting critical municipal water and energy infrastructure throughout North America. Participants receive hands-on training working with advanced inspection technology while supporting field projects across the United States. Working alongside experienced field technicians, engineers, and operations personnel, participants learn equipment operations, troubleshooting, quality control, safety procedures, and project execution. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work, travel, problem solving, teamwork, and learning new skills. Cypress is seeking motivated individuals interested in building a long-term technical career that may progress from Level I Technician to Level II and Level III technician responsibilities.
Job description:
Cypress In-Line Inspection (Cypress) is a technology company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has an operations center in Salt Lake City, Utah that provides advanced pipeline inspection services supporting critical municipal water and energy infrastructure throughout North America. Through this SkillBridge opportunity, participants complete a structured 26-week training program designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to become a Pipeline Inspection Technician. Participants work alongside experienced field technicians, engineers, and operations personnel while gaining hands-on experience with advanced inspection equipment, field operations, quality control processes, safety procedures, and project execution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Learn pipeline inspection fundamentals and industry best practices. Assist with assembly, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of inspection equipment. Support certified technicians during inspection projects. Assist with launching and receiving In-Line Inspection (ILI) tools. Support equipment mobilization, maintenance, and operational readiness activities. Follow company safety, environmental, and quality procedures. Participate in classroom instruction, practical exercises, field demonstrations, and supervised on-the-job training. Successfully complete assigned training modules and competency evaluations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. Citizen. Valid Driver's License. Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States and occasionally internationally. Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and teamwork. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Individuals with technical, mechanical, electrical, engineering, maintenance, aviation, communications, logistics, manufacturing, industrial, or other hands-on technical backgrounds. No prior pipeline inspection experience is required. WORK LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah, with extensive travel throughout the United States and occasional international travel opportunities. Schedule varies based on project requirements.
Veterans often excel in this role because of their experience working in technical environments, following procedures, maintaining equipment, prioritizing safety, solving problems, and operating as part of a team. Military experience in aircraft maintenance, avionics, electronics maintenance, communications systems, engineering support, power generation, heavy equipment maintenance, logistics, utilities operations, quality assurance, and other technical specialties translates well to this position. Prior pipeline inspection experience is not required. Cypress provides a structured 26-week training program designed to develop the technical knowledge and field skills necessary to become a successful Pipeline Inspection Technician. What makes this opportunity unique is the combination of extensive travel throughout the United States, occasional international travel opportunities, hands-on work with advanced inspection technology, direct interaction with experienced engineers, field technicians, and operations personnel, and exposure to critical municipal water and energy infrastructure projects throughout North America. Successful participants who demonstrate technical competency, professionalism, and a commitment to safety may be considered for future opportunities with Cypress based on performance and business needs. Career progression opportunities may include Shop Technician, Level I Field Technician, Level II Field Technician, Level III Field Technician, Pipeline Integrity Technician, and Field Operations Specialist positions.
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Successful candidates are self-motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work, problem solving, teamwork, and continuous learning. Candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow technical procedures while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality. The ability to adapt to changing work environments, travel extensively, work outdoors when required, and support field operations is important for long-term success in this role. Technical experience gained through military service, maintenance operations, engineering support, aviation, electronics, communications systems, industrial operations, logistics, utilities, or other technical fields is highly desirable. Candidates should have a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in pipeline inspection, field operations, and critical infrastructure integrity management.
