Corrosion Technician III

Corrosion Technician III

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19611 Workplace Environment: Onsite Company: UGI Utilities, Inc Requisition Number: 30847 At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page . Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!

Job Summary The Corrosion Technician will be responsible to prevent and mitigate corrosion of UGI underground metallic pipelines as is practical and for meeting applicable regulatory requirements. This is accomplished by the installation, inspection and maintenance of cathodic protection systems including necessary records and documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Survey and maintain existing cathodic protection systems.
• Inform and instruct C&M, engineering, and contractors on how to cathodically protect new services and mains or added extensions.
• Assist and direct C&M or contractors in the installation of corrosion control systems.
• Assist in pipeline integrity assessment activities.
• Design cathodic protection systems for services and smaller coated main segments.
• Inspect non-cathodically protected services or mains for potential future protection.
• All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including the Company's Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of pipeline cathodic protection concepts.
• UGI field operational practices and procedures related to cathodic protection and integrity management of underground metallic pipelines.
• Proficiency with computers and data query/entry applications, including MIRATA, ESRI/GIS, DOJM, CP Survey Application, BI Dashboard, and Gas Service Web App.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other UGI departments, outside contractors, township officials, and the public, and to work independently to identify and resolve cathodic protection problems.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, plus basic knowledge of electrical circuits and theory.
• NACE certification required within 5 years, at minimum Corrosion Technician or NACE CP1 Tester.
• NACE CP2 or CP Technician certification is expected within the following 2 years.

UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.