Corrosion Technician

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Corrosion Technician supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of natural gas pipeline systems by performing corrosion control testing, inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and installation of cathodic protection and related corrosion prevention equipment. This role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, follow established procedures, adapt to specialized tools, new software, and changing regulatory requirements, and perform field duties in all weather conditions.

Pay Range: $32.36 - $48.41 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor/Manager

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Essential Functions:
• Perform corrosion control tests, inspections, surveys, and measurements on pipeline facilities to ensure compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze corrosion and cathodic protection data, identify abnormalities, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate compliance records, technical reports, surveys, action plans, and related documentation to meet required timelines and compliance obligations.
• Install, operate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and evaluate cathodic protection systems and related corrosion control facilities, including rectifiers, test stations, anodes, ground beds, and monitoring equipment.
• Identify, report, and help correct safety, environmental, operational, and corrosion related concerns while performing work in accordance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor pipeline condition through cathodic protection surveys, internal corrosion monitoring, atmospheric corrosion inspections, coating evaluations, exposed pipe inspections, and other approved assessment methods.
• Assist with corrosion control projects, regulatory inspections, audits, compliance reviews, and status reviews, including cost estimates, drawings, specifications, material needs, contractor coordination, construction oversight, and closeout documentation.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and field training to employees and contractors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Work autonomously under minimal supervision. Working and driving outside in extreme weather conditions is common along with providing emergency response after regular business hours, necessitating the carrying of a company cell phone.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of employees and company assets, contractors, and the general public.
• Deal with and speak to, both in person and by telephone, with a wide variety of people using tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

What Is Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Attend Rectifier Training within first 6 months of employment
• Minimum of 2 years of corrosion, pipeline, natural gas system, or related field experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Required to achieve and maintain operations qualifications, certifications, and company required training needed to perform assigned job duties.
• Must have a working knowledge in the use of common software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Candidates should also possess the ability to troubleshoot basic computer issues and have the capacity to learn new software and technologies as needed.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working independently in solitary environments as well as collaboratively within a team. Candidates should be able to take directions from supervisors, adhere to job schedules, maintain attention to detail, and follow established work rules.
• Complete record keeping associated with corrosion compliance activities to ensure that work done is accounted for properly and accurately to be maintained for future reference.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to fully learn principles of corrosion and remediation of steel pipe needs for the different types of corrosion.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including but not limited to, sitting, standing, driving, bending or stooping, squatting or crouching, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting up to lbs, and typing.
• This role will be required to travel up to 50% of the time
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.

What Is Desired:
• Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, a two-year technical degree, or equivalent related technical training and experience.
• NACE or AMPP Cathodic Protection certification
• Experience independently evaluating corrosion control data, identifying abnormal conditions, recommending corrective actions, and supporting pipeline integrity or remediation activities.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, DOT regulations, 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart I, company procedures, cathodic protection equipment, corrosion inspections, pipeline coatings, maps, drawings, and CP facility installation or maintenance.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.