Corrosion Technician

POSITION – Union: Corrosion Technician

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: CT - East Hartford - Meadow St

HOURLY RATE: $45.67 - $53.65

Responsibilities

• Responsible to not only work safely, but to promote a safe work ethic and behavior.
• Responsible to perform and interpret 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.
• Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
• Responsible for performance of QA checks on reads performed by others
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
• Responsible for maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for atmospheric inspections for bridge crossings, above ground piping that is dept. responsibility, or other exposed piping a needed in accordance with procedures.
• Understands use of unique equipment and tools used purposely for Cathodic Protection measures.
• Provides corrosion control-related support to other Departments as needed for maintenance / repair.
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success.
• Transmission and / or High-Pressure Distribution gas mains:
• Performs annual CIS of scheduled piping.
• Works with Engineering on annual testing of scheduled HCA piping.
• Works with R.O.W. crews with follow up investigations or maintenance.
• Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
• Responds to arcing or stray voltage conditions on gas lines.
• Assist with troubleshooting responsibilities as required by Corrosion control Supervisor.
  
  

Education

Skills and Requirements:

• High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 2 years relevant experience required.
• Valid driver’s license
• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) or greater.
  
  

Related Work Experience

• Past experience with use of hand tools
• Gas Pipeline experience
• Troubleshooting experience
• 2 years field work of pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control
• Successful completion of all current Operational Qualifications.
  
  

Required Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read Infrastructure mapping and/or electric schematics
• Mathematics aptitude
• Proficient in use of Company computer systems
• Knowledge and concepts of Electrical Theory
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• CP design skills
• Ability to interpret engineer designs.
• Understands the concepts of rectifiers and ground bed replacement.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Frequent local travel with occasional out-of-town requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Work Environment:
• The ability to work in both office and field environments. May work near or with moving mechanical parts.
• Will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions. May be exposed to excessive noise.
• Frequent interaction with other employees.
• Frequent interaction with customers.
  
  

Each employee must accept responsibility for their own safety and health of their fellow employees.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share Develop Self & Others Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills
  
  

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

Company

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

March-6-2026