Corrosion Technician - Start

UGI Corporation • Middletown, PA

63d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrosion Technician position will obtain Operator Qualifications through training and experience to meet the requirements of the role. This position is responsible to prevent and mitigate corrosion of UGI underground metallic pipelines and for meeting applicable regulatory requirements. The position is also responsible for pipeline integrity assessment activities. Duties include the installation, inspection and maintenance of cathodic protection systems including necessary records and documentation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years in natural gas operations or related technical experience
• Acquiring of NACE CP1 Certification is required to reach the required Sr. Corrosion Control Technician destination.
• Valid PA Driver’s license
• Knowledge of pipeline cathodic protection concepts.
• Knowledge of operational practices and procedures related to cathodic protection and integrity management of underground metallic pipelines.
• Knowledge of applied electrical circuit theory through training or hands-on experience with wiring, troubleshooting, and testing circuits.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments, outside contractors, township officials and the public.
• Possess ability to work independently and identify and resolve cathodic protection problems.

Nice To Haves

• 2 year technical degree or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot remediate and maintain existing cathodic protection systems and equipment with limited supervision.
• Inform and instruct C&M, engineering and contractors on how to cathodically protect new services and mains or added extensions.
• Assist and instruct C&M and contractors in the installation of Corrosion Control systems.
• Assist in pipeline integrity assessment activities.
• Design cathodic protection systems for services and smaller coated main segments.
• Inspect non-cathodically protected services or mains for potential future protection.

Benefits

• competitive total compensation plan
• comprehensive benefits
• upward mobility opportunities
• work life balance
• Appalachian Underground Short Course (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced) provided by the company

What This Job Offers

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