Corrosion Technician (Butte, Bozeman or Billings, MT)

Northwestern Energy•Montana, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gas Transmission Corrosion Technician performs a variety of 49 CFR 192 compliance tasks on the gas transmission & storage system with the main focus being corrosion control.

Requirements

Knowledge of corrosion fundamentals.
Basic understanding of electrical circuits and electricity systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet and maintain "Operator Qualification" standards.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Subject to DOT drug testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience or training in corrosion control.
Current AMPP/NACE certification.
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect, monitor and remediate atmospheric, external, and internal corrosion on NWE pipelines.
Perform cathodic assessment surveys, such as: pipe to soil, atmospheric, CIS, ACVG, DCVG, coating conductance, Current Mapping, Soil Resistivity, and leak detection.
Verify anomalies in the field related to ILI assessments.
Install and maintain cathodic bonds.
Perform AC inspections and mitigation.
Build, inspect, install and maintain rectifiers and ground beds.
Build, inspect, install and maintain cathodic, anode junction boxes, remote monitors, coupon test stations and pipeline test stations.
Independently think and identify efficiencies and process improvements that helps the group.
Collect, retain, assess, analyze, and maintain data within the American Innovations PCS database.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
Travel to all areas of the gas system can be expected with overnight stay as needed up to 50% per year.
Undergo training which will be conducted in areas outside of the designated work location and may require additional travel for up to the first 3 years.
Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission and strategic business objectives.

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays