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)
Work Experience:
Required:
- 3 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- MS Office – intermediate proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures
- Knowledge of electrical principles
- intermediate proficiency- Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency
- Intermediate cathodic protection troubleshooting skills
- Basic cathodic protection design skills
Preferred:
- Pipeline Compliance Systems / Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM)
- Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency Qualifications
Corrosion Technician III
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum AND
- NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
- NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician)
Preferred:
- NACE CP3 (Cathodic Protection Technologist)
- NACE Sr. Corrosion Technologist Certification
- NACE CIP 1 or NACE PCS 1
Related Work Experience:
Required:
- 6+ years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control
Preferred:
- 10 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control experience.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational Skills - Intermediate
- Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic electrical principles – intermediate proficiency
- Electrical knowledge (Ohms Law)
- Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency (Algebra & Geometry)
- Problem solving skills.
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis.
- Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) proficiency
- Field Data Logger Proficiency (Allegro, MESA 3 Tablet, etc.)
- Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Travel: Frequent local travel with occasional (5 – 20%) overnight travel.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Physical Demands: This position frequently requires prolonged standing or walking.
- This position frequently requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder level.
- This position frequently requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- The incumbent works in both office and field environments.
- The incumbent may work near or with moving mechanical parts.
- The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.
- The incumbent may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.
- The incumbent may be exposed to excessive noise.
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.