Corrosion Technician

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

The Corrosion Technician will safely perform compliance surveys, inspections, documentation, repairs and installation of corrosion prevention equipment on BHE natural gas pipeline system.

$32.36 - $48.41 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Gas Operations Supervisor/Manager

Lajunta, Frederick, or Castle Rock, CO

• Conduct internal and external corrosion testing on steel piping to maintain compliance required timelines.
• Support internal and external control programs through specific corrosion tasks.
• Analyze and evaluate corrosion compliance survey results and make recommendations to correct abnormalities.
• Prepare and submit compliance records for surveys, testing of all CP systems to include rectifier maintenance, ground beds and other mitigation equipment related to corrosion work in a timely manner.
• Test, adjust, troubleshoot and maintain all test leads, rectifiers, ground beds, and other corrosion mitigation equipment.
• Give technical support including diagnosing problems, training, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Work with and/or oversee third party contractors for the installation of cathodic protection systems related equipment such as deep well anode beds, RMU installs or AC mitigation systems.
• Coordinate with local staff during construction planning efforts.
• Interact with regulatory agencies during audit activities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 three years corrosion or natural gas systems experience.
• Attend Rectifier Training within first 6 months of employment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License along with safe driving record.
• PC knowledge and applicable software including Microsoft Office Applications.
• Use, operate and navigation of Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) Software for compliance timelines.
• Complete recordkeeping associated with corrosion compliance activities to ensure that work done is accounted for properly and accurately to be maintained for future reference.
• Ability to effectively communicate and cooperate with coworkers.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to fully learn principles of corrosion and remediation of steel pipe needs for the different types of corrosion.
• Conduct internal/external corrosion testing on steel piping.
• Prepare and submit compliance records for surveys, testing of all CP systems to include, rectifiers, ground beds and other mitigation related to corrosion testing.
• Test, adjust, troubleshoot and maintain all test leads, rectifiers, ground beds and other corrosion mitigation equipment.
• Maintain internal RMU's (Remote Monitoring Unit) on steel piping systems in required areas.
• Ability to monitor and record cathodic protection readings (understanding of minimum CP reads).
• Interpret and read maps in order to determine CP areas.
• In depth knowledge of CFR 192 Subpart I and BH OM 41.
• Ability to place and maintain natural gas pipeline markers and CP test stations including excavation, line locating, exposing lines/cables, staking, installation of anodes, cables, junction boxes, etc. and commissioning.
• Ability to perform atmospheric corrosion monitoring and apply pipeline coatings.
• Ability to read, interpret and redline CP drawings, pipeline layouts, and access maps.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• This role will be required to travel up to 50% of the time.

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