Cathodic Protection Helper - Henderson, CO

Xcel Energy•Henderson, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cathodic Protection Helper will have independent decision-making responsibilities pertaining to CP Survey on 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. 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.

Requirements

Must be able to test AC/DC circuits
Must have an understanding of AC/DC electricity
Must have an understanding of electronic instrumentation
Must have an 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 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
Knowledge of galvanic cathodic protection systems
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proficient in the use of computer data & tracking systems
Maintain valid Drivers License

Responsibilities

Within the employees’ area of operation, or as assigned, this position is responsible for focusing on preventing corrosion and complying with codes.
Perform cathodic protection surveys (pipe-to-soil reads, 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 company’s capital investment.
Initiate required cathodic protection 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.
Prioritizes daily workload of cathodic protection surveys and related activities.