Corrosion Lead

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Corrosion Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining corrosion protection systems to ensure the integrity and safety of pipelines, tanks, and related infrastructure. This role performs advanced technical work in corrosion prevention, provides training and guidance to staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports departmental operational goals through inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and project leadership.

Requirements

A valid driver's license
The ideal candidate will have progressive experience in corrosion assessment and cathodic protection.
A NACE Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) certification is required within one year of hire
Strong technical expertise
Demonstrates effective leadership skills and the ability to guide and support others

Nice To Haves

Experience in water or gas pipeline construction is preferred, along with proven leadership abilities
NACE Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2) and NACE Corrosion certifications are highly preferred

Responsibilities

Design, install, and maintain corrosion protection systems and cathodic protection equipment
Conduct annual corrosion surveys, soil surveys, and pipeline interference testing
Inspect pipelines and tank coatings for integrity issues and coordinate needed repairs
Ensure compliance with federal corrosion control regulations and standards
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for corrosion control equipment
Maintain system reliability, equipment, instruments, and mapping resources
Train Utilities employees and corrosion technicians, including OQ instruction
Assist with budgeting, purchasing tools/equipment, and supporting project planning
Prepare technical reports and support safety, cybersecurity, and operational protocols

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness