Perform advanced cathodic protection measurement functions and procedures on galvanic anode and impressed current cathodic protection systems, advanced rectifier testing and maintenance, advanced short locating, interference testing, cathodic protection ground bed design and other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years experience as a Corrosion Technologist or minimum of five years equivalent cathodic protection work experience. Successful completion of Corrosion Technician and Corrosion Technologist training.

Have knowledge of effective work scheduling, monitoring techniques, and training methods; all aspects of design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of galvanic anode and impressed current cathodic protection systems; thorough knowledge of corrosion control theory and application; mathematics through algebra; computer knowledge and application; inspection schedules and all company and code compliance requirements; troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques and procedures. Maintain knowledge of technological advances in the industry.

Note: Employees must pass all written tests and/or hands-on training, or simulations as required for this job classification; this includes all the covered task modules for Operator Qualification. Employees must qualify in all covered tasks in their classification and satisfy all applicable requirements under State and Federal law.

TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform all duties of a Corrosion Technologist.
• Review test data and records to determine substandard performance to recommend and perform remedial work for corrosion control systems
• Design, install, operate, repair, and maintain both galvanic anode and impressed current cathodic protection systems
• Review cathodic protection system performance by analysis of test data and records
• Operate electrical and electronic test equipment
• Ensure compliance with SWG policies and procedures
• Conduct pipeline patrols, as required
• Conduct required tests and surveys to determine cause of and solution to cathodic protection problems
• Schedule daily work and prepare work orders
• Monitor cathodic protection workload and provide short-term and long-range plans
• Identify training needs and provide, assist with, or coordinate the training
• Review and evaluate code compliance records
• Utilize ruggedized laptop PC or desktop PC to download and graph data from Close Interval Surveys, to view electronic maps, and to document compliance inspections, maintenance activities and generate construction work orders in the appropriate computer application(s)
• Review engineering designs for cathodic protection requirements
• Review construction as-built records for cathodic protection requirements
• Must be able to work with electricity
• Exercise responsibility for complex problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Perform both field inspection and office supervision of contract personnel
• Use applicable company and cathodic protection computer programs for data review and recommendation of remedial work
• Perform advance interference testing
• Locate shorts to other structures
• Assist Corrosion Supervisor as required
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Meet and maintain the strenuous physical requirements of the position. 
• Must be able to be ON-CALL Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when on-call. 
• Must respond to base location or emergency site within one hour or as division operational needs dictate, subject to Division VP approval, when on-call. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or other special licenses/certifications. 
• Must be available to perform shift work, staggered work week, including recognized holidays. 
• Must be available to work overtime. 
• Must be able to wear a complete company-issued uniform. 
• Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate. 
• Must be able to work in another location, district, or department. 
• Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions. 
• May be exposed to natural gas during the course of work. 
• Must successfully complete all aspects of required training. 
• Must comply with company rules of general conduct, company policies and procedures.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who performs a DOT-covered function or is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s DOT drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

SALARY DETAILS

$32.71 - $43.10

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.