Corrosion Control Technician- Sr Control Technician

Atmos Energy • Athens, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating cathodic protection systems. The role involves collecting data for system design, conducting electrical surveys, identifying and correcting system problems, and maintaining records. Additionally, the technician will inspect equipment, interact with regulatory auditors, and respond to emergencies. The role also includes ensuring safe operation of vehicles and equipment, adhering to company values and policies, and maintaining a safe working environment by completing required safety training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and three years natural gas corrosion control, construction and maintenance and/or service field experience; or equivalent.
• Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
• Records management system experience preferred.
• Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.
• Ability to lift 53 pounds from the ground to 52 inches. (Ex: lifting and operating fire extinguisher).
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to walk a distance of 500 feet.
• Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
• Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
• Requires extensive walking on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 60 pounds.
• As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

• For Internal Applicants Only: Successful completion the following Workday Learning courses prior to applying for this position: Basic Math Self-Assessment 1 Basic Math Self-Assessment 2 Corrosion Theory
• While at this level, completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Corrosion Learning Path.
• Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and operates cathodic protection systems.
• Collects information to aid in the design of cathodic protection systems.
• Conducts electrical surveys and current requirement tests necessary for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of cathodic protection systems.
• Identifies and corrects basic and routine problems in cathodic protection systems.
• Maintains maps and records pertinent to cathodic protection systems.
• Inspects rectifier and deep-or-shallow ground bed installations.
• Interact with and helps to build positive relationships with regulatory auditors.
• Performs activities to assure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
• May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
• Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
• Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
• Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company’s values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company’s Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
• Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

Benefits

• Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED