The purpose of this position is to inspect and maintain cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Corrosion control utilizes chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and other sciences to mitigate or control corrosion damage through the application of cathodic protection to control the mechanical, electrical, and chemical aspects involved in the deterioration of a material (corrosion). 

The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the Corrosion Department progression.  This progression covers the following general titles: 

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

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Corrosion Technician III Position is assigned, but not limited to an operational area where they are responsible for the following:

• Compliance surveys and all associated inspections (e.g., annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Timely cathodic protection troubleshooting. 
• Timely creation of remediation work orders (e.g., install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). 
• Alternating Current (AC) Monitoring and Mitigation
• Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
• Provide guidance/assistance to Corrosion Apprentice/Level I/Level II Technicians.
• Advanced design of cathodic protection systems.
• Maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems (GIS) in a timely fashion.
• Advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
• Calibrating half-cells in accordance with procedures
• Atmospheric inspection of exposed pipe spans in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Monitoring of corrosion control records to ensure compliance in the company designated databases and database systems.
• Perform & Analyze Indirect Surveys (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, etc.)
• Provide Corrosion Contractor Oversight & Schedule Direction
• OQ Evaluation of lower-level Corrosion technicians
• Generate reports from company designated database systems as needed.
• Analysis of survey data.
• Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects.
• Provides corrosion control-related support to internal departments or external contract support.
• Accurately enters new facilities and compliance data into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion.
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications – Corrosion Technician III

The Corrosion Technician III is the highest level of the Corrosion Job Family and is seen as a leader (SME) in the department.  A Corrosion Technician III may enter the role with direct corrosion control experience and industry recognized certifications (NACE/AMPP).  A Level III Corrosion Technician has the highest level of technical expertise, provides training to others (inside and outside of department), presents difficult topics to improve awareness, be able to troubleshoot complicated systems, be able to install equipment, assist with writing and maintaining technical policies and procedures, assist in design of new facilities and actively assist in the development of other technicians. This position requires demonstration of good work habits by working both efficiently and productively.

The Corrosion Technician III is required to demonstrate a knowledge of procedures, company policies, safety systems and equipment, exhibit safe work habits, have the necessary qualifications under the company’s OQ policy, and have proven the depth of corrosion control knowledge over time.

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required: 

• Associate degree – technical / trade school with math, electrical, or science-based curriculum

OR

• High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience
• The Corrosion Control Management Team will evaluate a candidate’s equivalent education and experience to determine if the individual meets the qualifications for the position. 
• NACE CP2 Certification (Cathodic Protection Technician)
• NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification or company designated equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• NACE CP3 (Cathodic Protection Technologist)
• NACE Sr. Corrosion Technologist Certification
• NACE CIP 1 or NACE PCS 1

Progression Requirements:

• N/A

NOTE: In certain operational areas, this job is part of a bargaining agreement.  Any deviation to the progression requirements as part of a bargaining agreement will take precedence over the requirements listed above.

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 6 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control experience.

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: 

• Frequent local travel with occasional (5 – 20%) overnight travel.
• 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[GA2] .
• 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 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.