Corrosion, Pipeline, M&R Technician

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The Opportunity Our USGO Columbus Area team is seeking a multi-skilled USGO Corrosion/Pipeline/M&R Technician in the Columbus, Ohio area to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities.

We are seeking an individual who possesses knowledge and experience with high-pressure natural gas pipelines and cathodic protection systems.

This individual must be motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision, and possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

What You’ll DoConduct periodic resistivity and potential surveys on pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement and regulation facilities to determine corrosive areas and record performance of cathodic protection systems

Check rectifiers and anode structures and determine operating efficiency

Assist in analyzing troublesome cathodic protection areas and recommend solutions

Install interference bonds in cooperation with other companies

Assist in conducting current requirement tests for new ground bed installation

Maintain cathodic protection equipment

Conduct close interval surveys in small segments and oversee close interval surveys performed by contractors

Detect and repair shorted road casings

Check electrolysis bonds and conduct potential surveys on protected high-pressure lines

Atmospheric corrosion mitigation, surface preparation and coating application inspections

Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.)Maintain RMU units installed on rectifiers

Participate in PHMSA and regulatory inspections

Assist and lead contractors during CP construction

Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic equipment

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify the cause of breakdowns and correct discrepancies

Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters

Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals, etc.) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use Locate pipelines through the One Call Center and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint, flags, and permanent line markers

Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc in SAP/Blue Worx, and create routes and enter data in PCS Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments, coordinating all work around facilities with landowners, contractors, and customers

Complete required Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company documentation

Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repairs, clearing and inspection of right-of-way, and assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves and pipeline segments

Patrol pipeline right-of-way and conduct leak surveys

Operate company truck and equipment

Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, leak repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects

Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain large and small diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment

Perform other required tasks, including various duties at compressor…