Cathodic Protection Technologist

Paramount Resources Ltd.•Fox Creek, AB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Kaybob Senior Maintenance Foreman, the Cathodic Protection Technologist will be based out of Fox Creek or Whitecourt, Alberta while supporting cathodic protection systems company-wide. Working a 9/80 schedule, occasional travel to Central and Grande Prairie Regions will be required. The successful candidate will be exposed to several opportunities working alongside other strong individuals in the company while supporting the maintenance teams across the organization.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
NACE CP courses level CP3 will be required
Safety Courses including H2S Alive, First Aid, and ATV/UTV Training.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Ability to troubleshoot Cathodic Protection equipment and systems.
Competent in standard computer operations.
Strong safety consciousness and situational awareness.
Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
Strong focus on safety, integrity and reliability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while keeping stakeholders informed.

Nice To Haves

Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrician Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal equivalent would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Support and initiate safe work practices, following all Paramount policies and procedures.
Work with technical Support, Operations, Integrity, and Engineering groups in Reliability Programs, Pipeline Integrity, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis and Failure Mode Cause and Effect Analysis are required.
Troubleshoot and performance maintenance on cathodic rectifiers and cathodic protection systems.
Complete Bi-Monthly rectifier readings, assist in interpreting results and take corrective action where required.
Complete testing and ensure effectiveness of current control bonds.
Identify and recommend solutions for AC interference.
Recommend and implement solutions for foreign pipeline crossings to prevent CP interference.
Complete annual cathodic protection surveys and communicate results to Third Party CP Engineer as required.
Design and install impressed CP systems and sacrificial anode systems.
Coordinate work with 3rd party companies for assessments of their pipelines that may required Paramount rectifiers to be turned off.
Coordinate the shut off and turn on of rectifiers associated with pipeline work.
Work with the Maintenance team and within Maximo maintenance system to rectify deficiencies found during monitoring program.
Provide technical leadership in cathodic protection matters.
Share knowledge and skills with operations and maintenance teams as required.
Coordinate daily personal work activities to ensure deadlines are met and reliability and regulatory requirements are met
Maintain records and drawings.
Maintain a high standard of workmanship, safety awareness and housekeeping.
Supervise contract services as required.