Corrosion Technician

NATIONAL GAS & OIL CO•Hebron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Cooperative is seeking a Corrosion Technician for their Hebron, OH Service Center. This non-exempt position is responsible for all activities related to corrosion control, including external, internal, and pipeline integrity. This involves the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of cathodic protection facilities, utilizing corrosion skills and aptitude. The role requires supporting the Cooperative's mission, vision, and values, complying with policies, and enforcing safety procedures. The technician will test, monitor, and maintain cathodic protection on company pipelines and facilities per USDOT and PUCO regulations, monitor for internal and atmospheric corrosion, and perform or oversee remediation. Responsibilities include repairing, installing, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance on cathodic protection systems and associated equipment. The technician will also monitor electrical isolation, support management and contractors in corrosion control activities, and maintain required documentation for compliance. The position requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record, as a company vehicle is provided. The role also involves attending seminars and participating in industry trade associations when requested. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary for effective communication with supervisors and field personnel, as well as developing and interpreting business materials. The ability to logically troubleshoot problems, provide economic solutions, accept responsibility, and perform a variety of tasks efficiently under stress is essential. The majority of work is performed outside, requiring travel to work sites and the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain. The role involves manual labor, safe work practices, extensive driving, walking, lifting, and bending. Availability to work during non-working hours, including weekends and holidays, is required. The position is subject to pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
5 or more years’ experience in corrosion control for a natural gas utility, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
Valid State of Ohio driver’s license along with a good driving record.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills and effectively communicate information to supervisors and field personnel, as needed.
Develop and interpret a variety of business materials to both internal and external sources.
Logically troubleshoot problems with equipment and systems, not limited to pipeline corrosion, and provide economic solutions.
Accept responsibility for direction, control, or planning of an activity and perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure.
Makes successful generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Performs well under stress, when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations, or in situations in which working speed or sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.
Sufficient strength to engage in manual labor encountered in the work area.
Safe work practices must be understood and utilized at all times.
The position requires an individual to undergo extensive driving, walking, lifting and/or bending.
Must be available to work during non-working hours which may include weekends and holidays.
This position is subject to pre-employment physical and substance abuse testing and is subject to random testing in accordance with the Cooperative’s substance abuse policy.

Nice To Haves

NACE CP 1 Certification preferred.
Previous knowledge of electronic controls, telemetry, business management, and Microsoft Office products a plus.
Attend seminars, short courses, and participate in industry trade associations when requested.

Responsibilities

Support and incorporate the Cooperative’s Mission, Vision and Values in professional behavior and decisions.
Comply with all Cooperative policies, procedures, goals and objectives and meet attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Understand, observe and enforce cooperative safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions to department supervisor and/or safety department personnel.
Test, monitor, and maintain cathodic protection on company pipelines and facilities per USDOT and PUCO regulations.
Monitor pipelines and facilities for internal and atmospheric corrosion. Perform required remediation on Cooperative facilities and oversee remediation when performed by company or contract crews.
Repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform other predictive and preventative maintenance tasks on cathodic protection systems and associated equipment and devices (rectifiers, test stations, ground beds, critical bonds, foreign line crossings, cased crossing, surveys, etc.).
Monitor electrical isolation of facilities and take corrective action as needed.
Support management, co-workers, vendors, and contractors in all aspects of corrosion control activities related to Cooperative facilities.
Maintain required documentation and paperwork for USDOT compliance and company records.
Perform related work as required and other such duties as may be assigned.