Corrosion Technician I/II/Sr.

Cathodic Protection Technician

Performs a variety of technical duties in the area of Cathodic Protection (CP) and if applicable offer support to staff engineers/supervisors. Performs CP testing, design and Pipeline Integrity related assessments. Performs field operations and maintenance of cathodic protection and corrosion control systems. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day to day work routine for self and others.

Minimum Qualifications

Corrosion Technician I: ($28.00 per hour) High school diploma/GED and one year of CP experience; or two-year technical degree; or two years of post-high school training from an approved math or science/technical trade school

Corrosion Technician II: ($34.00 per hour) NACE CP Level 1; or NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate; and Two years corrosion mitigation experience.

Corrosion Technician Sr: ($35.00 - $42.95 per hour depending on experience) Must possess a working knowledge of technical procedures at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree with a strong technical emphasis or equivalent technical experience; and NACE CP Level 2 or NACE Corrosion Technologist certification; and Four years corrosion mitigation related experience or cathodic protection survey experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree in technical related field.

Other Requirements

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access. Requires extensive travel (90%+). Required to maintain a valid driver's license. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

Job Responsibilities

Conducts testing on cathodic protection (CP) systems to identify shorts, determine effectiveness and for continuity. Uses test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure-to-soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating and rectifier readings; reads shunts. Performs maintenance, replacements and enhancements, at the customer's request on their system. Prepares basic location mapping, reports and completes recordkeeping. Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Level II:

Troubleshoots cathodic protection systems. Compiles data and writes reports for clients with results and recommendations. Prepares basic location mapping, reports, and complete recordkeeping. Performs all other tasks and special projects as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Sr. Level:

Performs and oversees advanced field tests (including current requirement test, shorted casing test, IR drop test, soil resistivity and interference tests) and evaluate the results. Leads and performs tests to verify the presence of stray current interference and recommend method(s) to mitigate the interference. Oversees and monitors personnel in CP testing and maintenance when necessary. Responsible to apply knowledge of: AC voltage and its mitigation, corrosion coupon test stations, and code requirements related to CP and pipeline integrity to initiate corrective action. Responsible for the maintenance of documentation and records, including data plotting and analysis. Performs all other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Travel Required

Yes. 100%

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