Corrosion Technician

POSITION Union: Corrosion Technician

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: CT Orange 60 Marsh Hill Rd

PAY RANGE: $42.22 $47.43

Job Purpose

• Troubleshooting skills Advanced proficiency
• Ability to read Infrastructure mapping and/or electric schematics Advanced proficiency
• Mathematics aptitude Intermediate proficiency
• MS Office Intermediate Proficiency with concentration in Excel
• Knowledge and concepts of Electrical Theory Intermediate Proficiency
• Customer service skills Intermediate proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• CP design skills Intermediate proficiency
• Ability to interpret engineer designs.
• Understands the concepts of rectifiers and ground bed replacement

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible to not only work safely but to promote a safe work ethic and behavior.
• Responsible to perform and interpret required readings (i.e. annual test points isolated services casings bonds foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes standards and procedures.
• Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e. low systems shorted conditions)
• Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e. install anodes clear short install insulator repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
• Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
• Responsible for performance of QA checks on reads performed by others
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
• Responsible for maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for atmospheric inspections for bridge crossings above ground piping that is dept. responsibility or other exposed piping as needed in accordance with procedures.
• Understands use of unique equipment and tools used purposely for Cathodic Protection measures.
• Provides corrosion controlrelated support to other Departments as needed for maintenance / repair
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success

Transmission and / or HighPressure Distribution gas mains:

• Performs annual CIS of scheduled piping.
• Works with Engineering on annual testing of scheduled HCA piping.
• Works with R.O.W. crews with follow up investigations or maintenance.
• Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
• Responds to arcing or stray voltage conditions on gas lines.
• Assist with troubleshooting responsibilities as required by Corrosion control Supervisor
• May be assigned to act as a temporary supervisor as stated in the provisions in the current BU1 collective bargaining agreement.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Travel:

• Frequent local travel with occasional out of town requirements.
• Must possess a valid drivers license

Physical Demands:

• This position frequently requires prolonged standing or walking.
• This position frequently requires the ability to reach above shoulder level.
• This position frequently requires the ability to bend kneel crouch or crawl.
• This position requires the ability to work in awkward positions.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Use of hand tools such as hammers wrenches tunnel/pry bars

Work Environment:

• The ability to work in both office and field environments.
• May work near or with moving mechanical parts.
• Will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions
• May be exposed to excessive noise.
• Frequent interaction with other employees.
• Frequent interaction with customers

Experience and Education:

Experience

• Past experience with use of hand tools
• Gas Pipeline experience
• Troubleshooting experience
• 2 years field work of pipeline cathodic protection / corrasion control
• Successful completion of all current Operational Qualifications.

Education

• High school diploma
• Valid drivers license
• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) or greater.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills

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