Corrosion Technician I – III 

The purpose of this position is to maintain the corrosion control facilities and systems put in place to prevent the corrosion and degradation of facilities owned and operated by Virginia Natural Gas. This position will ensure corrosion control measures in place and effectively documented as required by relevant policies and codes and provide corrosion control support to VNG operations as required. The Corrosion Technician is a focused discipline within a job family. The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the engineering progression. 

This progression covers the following general titles: 

• Corrosion Technician I 
• Corrosion Technician II 
• Corrosion Technician III 

Functional Expertise: 

• Responsible to perform required surveys (i.e., annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures. 
• Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e., low systems, shorted conditions) 
• Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e., install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion. 
• Responsible for maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems to the system of record (GIS) in a timely fashion 
• Responsible for performance of QA checks of survey data collected by others 
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers 
• Responsible for calibrating reference cells in accordance with procedures 
• Responsible for exposed gas piping in accordance with procedures 
• Responsible for design of corrosion control systems 

Business Acumen: 

• Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance 

Engagement: 

• Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects 
• Provides corrosion control-related support to Integrity Management Departments as needed 

Driving Results: 

• Generates reports as needed - Assists with implementation of Accelerated Actions (DIMP) & additional Preventive and Mitigative measures (TRIMP) 
• Accurately records compliance records into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion 
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success Qualifications 

Corrosion Technician I 

A Corrosion Technician I may enter the role with little / no corrosion control experience. Initially, the Corrosion Technician I will complete work under the guidance of a more experienced Corrosion Technician. Education, Certifications/Licenses: 

Required: 

• High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Valid driver’s license 

Preferred: 

• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) 
  • Pipeline or plumbing experience 

Related Work Experience: 

Preferred: 

Specific Skills & Knowledge: 

Required: 

• MS Office – basic proficiency 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures 
• Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency 
• Problem solving skills 

Preferred: 

• Electrical knowledge / Basic DC Circuit Knowledge 
• Pipeline Compliance Systems / Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM) 
• Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency Qualifications 

Corrosion Technician II 

The Corrosion Technician II can perform most activities independently. 

Education, Certifications/Licenses: 

Required: 

• Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum 
• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) 

Preferred:

• NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician)