Corrosion Technician III

The purpose of this position is to inspect and maintain cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Corrosion control utilizes chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and other sciences to mitigate or control corrosion damage through the application of cathodic protection.

• Compliance surveys and all associated inspections (e.g., annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Timely cathodic protection troubleshooting.
• Timely creation of remediation work orders (e.g., install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair or replace test station).
• Alternating Current (AC) Monitoring and Mitigation.
• Follow through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
• Provide guidance/assistance to Corrosion Apprentice/Level I/Level II Technicians.
• Advanced design of cathodic protection systems.
• Maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems (GIS) in a timely fashion.
• Advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers.
• Calibrate half-cells in accordance with procedures.
• Atmospheric inspection of exposed pipe spans in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor corrosion control records to ensure compliance in the company‑designated databases and database systems.
• Perform & analyze indirect surveys (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, etc.).
• Provide Corrosion Contractor oversight & schedule direction.
• OQ evaluation of lower‑level Corrosion technicians.
• Generate reports from company‑designated database systems as needed.
• Analyze survey data.
• Provide relevant support/inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering/construction projects.
• Provide corrosion control‑related support to internal departments or external contract support.
• Accurately enter new facilities and compliance data into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion.
• Participate as needed in regulatory audits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

The Corrosion Technician III is the highest level of the Corrosion Job Family and is seen as a leader (SME) in the department. A Corrosion Technician III may enter the role with direct corrosion control experience and industry‑recognized certifications (NACE/AMPP). This position requires demonstration of good work habits by working both efficiently and productively. The candidate must demonstrate a knowledge of procedures, company policies, safety systems and equipment, exhibit safe work habits, have the necessary qualifications under the company’s OQ policy, and have proven depth of corrosion control knowledge over time.

• Associate degree – technical/trade school with math, electrical, or science‑based curriculum.
• High school diploma with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NACE CP2 Certification (Cathodic Protection Technician) or equivalent.
• NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification or company‑designated equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

• NACE CP3 (Cathodic Protection Technologist).
• NACE Sr. Corrosion Technologist Certification.
• NACE CIP 1 or NACE PCS 1.

• N/A

• Required:
  
  6 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control experience.
• Preferred: 10 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control experience.

• MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills – intermediate.
• Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles – intermediate proficiency.
• Electrical knowledge (Ohm’s Law).
• Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency (Algebra & Geometry).
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Data analysis.
• Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) proficiency.
• Field Data Logger proficiency (Allegro, MESA 3 Tablet, etc.).
• Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency.

• Frequent local travel with occasional (5–20%) overnight travel.
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