Corrosion Technician III

Corrosion Technician III – Atlanta Gas Light

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. 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.

The role involves applying chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and other sciences to mitigate or control corrosion damage through cathodic protection. Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting, designing, documenting, and supporting corrosion control activities across the organization.

• Perform compliance surveys and inspections (annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in accordance with codes, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct timely cathic protection troubleshooting and remediation work orders (install anodes, clear short circuits, install insulators, repair/replace test stations).
• Execute AC monitoring and mitigation activities.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide guidance to Corrosion Apprentice/Level I/II Technicians.
• Design advanced cathodic protection systems and maintain corrosion control mapping systems (GIS).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers and calibrate half‑cells.
• Conduct atmospheric inspections of exposed pipe spans and monitor corrosion control records.
• Perform and analyze indirect surveys (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, etc.) and generate reports.
• Oversee corrosion contractors and evaluate lower‑level technicians.
• Support engineering and construction projects with corrosion control needs.
• Enter new facilities and compliance data into systems promptly.
• Participate in regulatory audits and maintain a safe work environment.

• Associate degree from a technical/trade school with math, electrical, or science‑based curriculum; or
• High school diploma with an equivalent combination of education and experience, evaluated by the Corrosion Control Management Team.
• NACE CP2 Certification (Cathodic Protection Technician).
• 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.

• 6 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control experience.

• 10 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control experience.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills (intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures.
• Basic electrical principles and Ohm’s Law knowledge (intermediate).
• Mathematical aptitude: algebra and geometry (intermediate).
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Data analysis proficiency.
• Experience with Pipeline Compliance System (PCS).
• Field Data Logger proficiency (Allegro, MESA 3 Tablet, etc.).
• Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency.

• Frequent local travel with occasional 5–20% overnight travel.
• Prolonged standing or walking, reaching above shoulder level, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in office and field environments, near moving mechanical parts.
• Potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, weather conditions, and excessive noise.

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta‑based Southern Company (NYSE:

SO), serving approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers across four states and 600,000 retail customers. For more information, visit

Job Identification: 15875
Job Category:
Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule:

Full time
Company:
Atlanta Gas Light