Corrosion Technician

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: CT - East Hartford - Meadow St

HOURLY RATE: $44.02 - $51.71

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 a needed in accordance with procedures.

• Understands use of unique equipment and tools used purposely for Cathodic Protection
  measures. 

• Provides corrosion control-related support to other Departments as needed for maintenance / repair. 

• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success.

• Transmission and / or High-Pressure 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.

Skills and Requirements:

Education:

• High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 2 years relevant experience required.

• Valid driver’s license

• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) or greater. 

Related Work Experience:

• Past experience with use of hand tools

• Gas Pipeline experience

• Troubleshooting experience

• 2 years field work of pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control

• Successful completion of all current Operational Qualifications.

Required Specific Skills & Knowledge:

• Troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read Infrastructure mapping and/or electric schematics

• Mathematics aptitude 

• Proficient in use of Company computer systems

• Knowledge and concepts of Electrical Theory

• Customer service skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving skills 

• CP design skills 

• Ability to interpret engineer designs.

• Understands the concepts of rectifiers and ground bed replacement.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Frequent local travel with occasional out of town requirements.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• 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.

Each employee must accept responsibility for their own safety and health of their fellow employees.

Competencies

• Be a role model

• Be agile

• Collaborate and Share Develop Self & Others Empower to grow

• Focus to achieve results

• Technical Skills

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.