Cathodic Protection Apprentice

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. • Marlton, NJ

1d • $50,000 - $64,400 • Remote

About The Position

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Cathodic Protection Apprentice to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.
This position will learn and assist with cathodic protection surveys, cathodic protection repairs and installations, corrosion control services and corrosion inspections. Most jobs are within the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/New York/Maryland vicinity. The ideal candidate will reside within driving distance of these areas. You may rent a vehicle or drive your own vehicle for project travel. You will be reimbursed for tolls and the mileage rate as listed on gsa.gov when driving your own vehicle. 30% travel is estimated for jobs across the continental US requiring air travel. The ideal candidate will reside within approximately 1 hour travel time to a major airport.
UTRS is willing to train and assist with certifications in this specialized, high demand career field. There are significant opportunities for advancement. A salary increase and promotion to Cathodic Protection technician will occur when an AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) certification is obtained.
What will you be doing?
This position will be a key member of the Cathodic Protection/Corrosion team. Duties include:
Perform regulatory-driven cathodic protection surveys and maintenance to ensure compliance and prevention program effectiveness.
Test and troubleshoot cathodic protection system and equipment to ensure effective operation.
Tests, inspects, and maintains rectifiers, test stations, and coupons.
Assist with interference testing
Assist with Close Interval Surveys (CIS)
Perform minor field repairs
Assist with cathodic protection system installations
Assist the atmospheric corrosion inspection and maintenance program to maintain equipment integrity and ensure compliance.
Utilize software to record, monitor, and evaluate cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion data to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, innovative, responsible and a phenomenal teammate with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Role requires a valid driver's license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.
• Problem Solving
• Desire to Learn
• Positive Attitude

Nice To Haves

• Certification, diploma or degree in corrosion technology or related field.
• Basic knowledge of DC circuits, chemistry and metallurgy
• Knowledge of CFR 49, Parts 192, 193 and 195.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory-driven cathodic protection surveys and maintenance to ensure compliance and prevention program effectiveness.
• Test and troubleshoot cathodic protection system and equipment to ensure effective operation.
• Tests, inspects, and maintains rectifiers, test stations, and coupons.
• Assist with interference testing
• Assist with Close Interval Surveys (CIS)
• Perform minor field repairs
• Assist with cathodic protection system installations
• Assist the atmospheric corrosion inspection and maintenance program to maintain equipment integrity and ensure compliance.
• Utilize software to record, monitor, and evaluate cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion data to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed