Cathodic Protection Technician - Pueblo, CO

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Xcel Energy has an opening fora Cathodic ProtectionTechnician Thereafter and will be located in PuebloColorado.

Position Summary:

TheCathodic ProtectionTechnician Thereafteris self-directed with independent decision-making responsibilities pertaining to the natural gas CP systems. The responsibility of this position is to preserve the integrity of the natural gas systems by minimizing the deterioration of buried steel pipeline systems through corrosion control engineering practices and in accordance with Federal State and local rules and regulations. The position also requires the employee to evaluate leakage as well as initiate repair and/or replacement orders. Employee shall perform these responsibilities in a safe and innovative manner to insure customer needs are met and value is added to the corporation.

Due to the strategic importance of pipeline safety with regard to corrosion the PUC and DOT require that personnel performing corrosion prevention work must have appropriate training (operator qualifications) and experience in the field and/or work under the direction of someone who has these credentials. The company requires that personnel performing cathodic protection work in this capacity be certified as a Cathodic Protection Technician-NACE International CP Level II.

Major Responsibilities:

Within the employees area of operation or as assigned this position is responsible for focusing on preventing corrosion and complying with codes. Also facilitates the training for the Cathodic Protection Technician as directed by the FJTC. Perform cathodic protection surveys (pipe-to-soil reads rectifier reads current requirement etc.) through on-site personal assessment and analysis to formulate solutions that will promptly re-establish cathodic protection on the natural gas distribution and transmission systems maximizing the reliability of the operating systems public safety and preserving the companys capital investment. Initiate required cathodic protection remedial measures as necessary to preserve delivery assets and forward to appropriate personnel for prompt attention to insure compliance with D.O.T rules and regulations Part 192 and company standards. Routinely coordinate own work and prioritizes daily workload of cathodic protection surveys and related activities. Will participate in the corrosion prevention portion of P.U.C. audits in assigned area of operation.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to design and diagnostically test AC/DC circuits
• Must have an understanding of AC/DC electricity
• Must have a understanding of electronic instrumentation
• Must have a understanding & ability to make minor repairs and adjustments on electrical measuring instruments
• Must have ability to use computer calculator electric measuring instruments company vehicles and common hand tools
• Must have ability to oversee instruct train & direct other employees
• Must have knowledge of past and present construction practices and material selections
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Must have ability to use ingenuity imagination tact good judgement mental alertness initiative accuracy analytical ability and mechanical aptitude
• Must have knowledge of galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems
• Must have ability to evaluate and make recommendations relating to controlling leakage

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3years minimum experience in a Cathodic Protection Technician classification or equivalent experience
• Cathodic Protection Technician-NACE International CP Level II
• Proficient in the use of computer data & tracking systems
• Maintain valid Drivers License
• Completion of additional requirements that are identified by a joint training committee

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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