The purpose of this position is to inspect, maintain, and design cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. 

The Corrosion Technician is a focused discipline within a job family.  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

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to perform required readings (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 (Atlas pages / GIS) in a timely fashion
• Responsible for performance of QA checks on reads performed by others
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
• Responsible for calibrating half-cells in accordance with procedures
• Responsible for bridge inspections (exposed) crossings in accordance with procedures
• Responsible for design of cathodic protection systems
• Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance
• Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects
• Provides corrosion control-related support to Integrity Management Departments as needed
• Generates reports as needed
• Assists with implementation of accelerated actions (DIMP) & additional Preventive and Mitigative measures (TRIMP)
• Accurately enters compliance records into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success

The Corrosion Technician II is able to perform most activities independently.  

Education, Certifications/Licenses:  

Corrosion Technician II

Required: 

• Valid Drivers License
• Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum

OR

• High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician)
• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)

Corrosion Technician III

Required: 

•  Valid Drivers License
• Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum

OR

• High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience

AND

• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician)

Related Work Experience:

Corrosion Technician II

Required:

• 3 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control

Corrosion Technician III

Required:

• 6+ 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
• PCS (Pipeline Compliance System) database proficiency
• Allegro Field Data Logger Proficiency
• Basic CP design skills (Corrosion Tech II)
• Intermediate CP design skills (Corrosion Tech III)

Preferred:

• Electrical knowledge
• Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM) / CorCon proficiency
• Compliance Tracking System (CTS) proficiency
• Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency
• Corrosion Control Design Knowledge (Corrosion Tech III)

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 in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.