Corrosion Technician II or III

Employer description

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 Apprentice/Trainee
• Corrosion Technician I
• Corrosion Technician II
• Corrosion Technician III

Job Duties & Responsibilities – Corrosion Technician II/III

• 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/Trainee/Level I Technicians. (Tech II)
• Provide guidance/assistance to Corrosion Apprentice/Trainee/Level I/Level II Technicians. (Tech III)
• Intermediate design of cathodic protection systems. (Tech II)
• Advanced design of cathodic protection systems. (Tech III)
• Maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems (GIS) in a timely fashion.
• Intermediate troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers. (Tech II)
• Advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers. (Tech III)
• 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 Intermediate Indirect Surveys (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, etc.). (Tech II)
• Perform & Analyze Indirect Surveys (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, etc.). (Tech III)
• Corrosion Contractor Oversight. (Tech II)
• Provide Corrosion Contractor Oversight & Schedule Direction. (Tech III)
• OQ Evaluation of lower-level Corrosion technicians. (Tech III)
• 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 II/III

Position Qualifications

• A Corrosion Technician II may enter the role with direct corrosion control experience and industry recognized certifications (NACE/AMPP). (Tech II)
• A Corrosion Technician III may enter the role with direct corrosion control experience and industry recognized certifications (NACE/AMPP). (Tech III)
• The Corrosion Technician II is the journeyman level position in the Corrosion Job Family. A Corrosion Technician II can prioritize and perform all activities independently on a day-to-day basis. (Tech II)
• The Corrosion Technician III is the highest level of the Corrosion Job Family and is seen as a leader (SME) in the department. 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. (Tech III)
• The Corrosion Technician II/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 CP1 Certification (Cathodic Protection Tester). (Tech II)
• NACE CP2 Certification (Cathodic Protection Technician). (Tech III)
• NACE Corrosion Technician Certification or company designated equivalent. (Tech II)
• NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification or company designated equivalent. (Tech III)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Tester). (Tech II)
• NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification. (Tech II)
• NACE CP3 (Cathodic Protection Technologist). (Tech III)
• NACE Sr. Corrosion Technologist Certification. (Tech III)
• NACE CIP 1 or NACE PCS 1. (Tech III)

Progression Requirements

• A Level II technician may be evaluated to progress to a Level III technician after serving in the Level II technician role for a minimum of one (1) year and meets all the requirements. (Tech II)
• Progression to Level III is not required. (Tech II)
• Progression Requirements: N/A. (Tech III)

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

• 3 years pipeline cathodic protection/corrosion control experience. (Tech II)
• 6 years pipeline cathodic protection/corrosion control experience. (Tech III)

Preferred

• 5 years pipeline cathodic protection/corrosion control experience. (Tech II)
• 10 years pipeline cathodic protection/corrosion control experience. (Tech III)

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.
• 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.