Cathodic Protection Technologist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi (About the position)

Were looking for an experienced Cathodic Protection Technologist to bring their expertise to our Corrosion Prevention this fantastic role youll be responsible for the operation design testing/monitoring commissioning and technical oversight of cathodic protection (CP) systems ensuring assets are protected from corrosion!

Youll work closely with internal stakeholders field teams and contractors providing specialist advice undertaking complex CP investigations and acting as a technical expert for CP activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of fieldwork analysis design and mentoring and who takes pride in doing things right.

You can expect to:

• Manage New Zealands largest cathodic protection systems to ensure effective corrosion control of Firstgas and other companys pipelines and associated structures.
• Lead and be involved in CP surveys and investigations including pipetosoil surveys interference testing and fault finding.
• Review analyse and interpret CP data prepare technical reports and provide clear recommendations to Firstgas and external asset owners.
• Design install and commission CP systems.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to CP Technicians and act as a subject matter expert for nonroutine CP activities.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with specialist CP advice and problem solving.
• Ensure CP activities are completed safely on time accurately and in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.

This role is ideally based with the rest of the team at our Bell Block (Taranaki) office; however we will consider suitable candidates located elsewhere in the North Island. The role involves travel which is generally limited and planned in advance supporting a sustainable worklife balance. Only occasional shortnotice travel may be required to respond to significant reactive maintenance needs.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe (About you)

As well as being an awesome team member who brings a can do attitude and good energy to everything you do youll also leverage your relationship management skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Youre a technically strong CP professional who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Youre comfortable being accountable for technical decisions and you communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

Youll bring a practical solutionsfocused mindset strong attention to detail and a commitment to high safety and technical standards.

Youll also have:

• Certification as a Cathodic Protection Technologist (e.g. AMPP/NACE CP3 or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of cathodic protection principles surveys data interpretation and reporting.
• Experience with CP system design commissioning interference testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and codes (e.g. AS/NZS 2885 AS 2832).
• An ability to work independently self-manage prioritise and proactively communicate is important along with a full clean drivers licence.   
• You strive for continuous improvement developing yourself and others as you share your experiences particularly with apprentices and your hoamahi (colleagues).  

Were all about finding the right person and supporting you to grow your career. 

Additional Information :

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou (Whats in it for you) 

Yes the ad says were after a Cathodic Protection Technologist but we know youre more than the job you do. At Clarus youll get the flexibility support and encouragement to thrive in all parts of your life. Over and above our competitive pay youll enjoy perks including extra leave entitlements free health insurance and an award-winning wellness programme. You can expect your hard work professionalism and performance to be valued and rewarded. Well support your enthusiasm to step up with training and development programmes and youll get to work with other great people in a safe healthy environment.

He aha e hiahia ana koe ki te mahi (What you need to do)

If you want to fill your workday with good energy then this is the job youve been looking for. Click the button below before applications close on 24 April 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time