Division Corrosion Technician
Division Corrosion Technician
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Division Corrosion Technician
Work Location: Bozeman MT
Pay range: $26.73 to $44.66 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Corrosion Technician I - Starting Range: $55600 - $69000
Corrosion Technician II - Starting Range: $64800 - $86000
Corrosion Technician III - Starting Range: $74500 - $92900
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Corrosion Technician treats the factors that cause corrosion to maintain external and internal corrosion control on the pipeline system.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1600 amazing people and serve over 800000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial health)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Maintain external and internal corrosion control on the pipeline system
- Perform required Department of Transportation surveys including pipe to soil ground bed atmospheric and others
- Build inspect and maintain rectifiers and junction boxes
- Inspect and maintain remote monitors and test stations
- Assist in ground bed design
- Review correct and improve the Pipeline Compliance database
- Oversee contractors and direct work of other employees during ground bed construction
- Complete documentation and update the Pipeline Compliance System database
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulations codes policies and procedures
- Travel away from home area and stay overnight as needed (variable depending upon position) - 10%
- Lift up to 50 pounds frequently
- Locate lines
- Maintain equipment
- Oversee Summer Corrosion Aides
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience or training in corrosion control preferred
- Required to become NACE level CP 1 certified within the first 12-18 months
- Meet and maintain Operator Qualification standards
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Subject to DOT drug testing requirements
Corrosion Technician I - Starting Range: $55600 - $69000
Entry Level position - High School diploma or equivalent. 2 years related field experience or training in corrosion control or related trades preferred. Perform routine corrosion surveys/inspections. Record data and compare to established criteria. With clear direction assist with the maintenance and construction of the Cathodic protection system. Adhere to policies procedures and regulations including safety. Oversee Corrosion Aide on annual survey. Regular travel is required within assigned division and occasional outside division.
Corrosion Technician II - Starting Range: $64800 - $86000
High School Diploma or equivalent. AMPP Cathodic Protection Tester (CP 1) certification. Perform more comprehensive corrosion surveys/inspections. Assist with the maintenance and construction of the Cathodic protection system. Collaborate with operations and planning to develop and implement corrosion management plans. Proactively adhere to policies procedures and regulations including safety. Oversee Corrosion Aide on annual survey. Provides guidance to entry-level technicians. Regular travel is required within assigned division and occasional outside division.
Corrosion Technician III - Starting Range: $74500 - $92900
High School diploma or equivalent. AMPP Cathodic Protection Technician (CP 2) certification. Perform advanced corrosion surveys/inspections. Be a leader in the maintenance and construction of the Cathodic protection system. Proactively collaborate with operations and planning to develop and implement corrosion management plans. Adept at mentoring junior technicians and providing training on safety practices and regulatory compliance. Oversee and train Corrosion Aide on annual survey. Present findings and solutions to a wide range of audiences including management. Play a lead role in strategic decision making regarding corrosion control initiatives. Stay updated on new technologies and practices in corrosion control and effectively share with others. Regular travel is required within assigned division and occasional outside division. .
Requisition #4802
Posting Dates: July 16 2025 through July 30 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations--Corrosion
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
