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 QUALIFICATIONSCorrosion Technician I: ($28.00 per hour)
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 REQUIREMENTSMust 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.
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