Corrosion Technician

The successful candidate can be located in either Ehrenberg, AZ or Yuma, AZ.

As a Corrosion Technician you will provide a high level of technical support on a regional or system basis relating to corrosion control and pipeline integrity.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities related to corrosion control and pipeline integrity.

• Conduct internal and external specialized corrosion tests on steel structures.

• Design, install, operate, and maintain cathodic protection facilities, power lines, galvanic anodes, and internal corrosion control facilities.

• Monitor the condition of the pipeline through pipe-to-soil potentials, visual inspection, examination of coupons, data from in-line tools, etc.
• Monitor electrical isolation and identify points of electrical shorts.

• Conduct various tests, measurements, and surveys to ensure efficient operation of cathodic protection facilities.

• Lead efforts to design and implement effective long term cathodic protection systems.

• Prepare drawings, job specifications and contract bid documents.
• Assist E&C and Engineering personnel with the evaluation / development / implementation and maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Oversee the construction and/or work activities performed by 3rd parties.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent of.
• Associate degree in a technical field, or equivalent skills and experience.

Specific knowledge:

• Understand and operate all corrosion related instrumentation.
• Good record of safe work practices.
• Working knowledge of environmental and safety aspects of coating projects.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical injection and pressure access equipment.
• Ability to estimate installation, operating and maintenance expenses associated with corrosion systems.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain all company and regulatory required Operator Qualifications.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office and various operation systems/software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules (shift work and overtime as needed), focus attention on details and follow work rules.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Detail-oriented.
• Customer focused.

Physical demands that must be met with or without accommodation:

• Position requires standing, walking and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 20 lbs., at time in awkward positions.
• May have to lift (from floor to waist) and carry up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the job you will be required to lift and carry, pull or push, reach, squat, kneel, and may need to climb ladders or stairs.
• Physical dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception, and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use requiring grasp and twisting motions.
• Safely operate a company vehicle.

Working conditions:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours.
• Be willing to travel as needed.

• Must follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines which could include wearing full FRC.

• Must have regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• NACE certification.
• Experience in all phases of corrosion control and pipeline integrity work.
• Experience with CPDM and RStreng.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion related portions of NEC, and NACE standards.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with safe handling practices of products (natural gas and liquids).

Must live or relocate to live (by position start date) within 40 miles of reporting location.

Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill set of successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. This position is subject to random drug testing as required by the DOT.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary : $60,000 - $100,000