Gas Corrosion Specialist

Eversource Energy•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

Provide technical guidance for the Corrosion Control program for assigned field locations. Perform field based troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems and provide technical guidance for system remediation. Essential Functions: Reviews technical data and information from plant and service activities to ensure that corrosion prevention programs remain effective. Evaluates information to set-up and implement corrosion prevention programs that will assure safety and compliance while optimizing labor resources. Collaborates with contractors and other resources to ensure appropriate coverage and work assignments. Provides technical guidance and instruction to company employees and/or contract crews performing corrosion control work. Performs field corrosion compliance work as assigned. Assists in the testing and field evaluation of new equipment/technologies. Provides job-site inspection to ensure adequate, efficient, compliant corrosion inspection and repair programs. Ensures work management system is maintained by reviewing corrosion reports and verifying accuracy of corrosion maps. Troubleshoot cathodic protection systems and create remediation work orders as necessary. May train personnel in various aspects of corrosion inspection functions. Collaborates with Engineering to assist in the design of cathodic protection and protective coating systems for capital projects. Performs advanced inspection of critical infrastructure pipelines for adequate corrosion control. Inspection of inside customer meter sets while on-site for corrosion control related work.

Requirements

Requires working knowledge of work management systems (Maximo).
Requires good organizational/planning skills and a commitment to getting the job done.
Must have good decision making and problem-solving skills.
Requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requires good analytical skills and ability to interpret technical data.
Must be able to read, maintain, and update maps as needed.
Must be self-motivated and able to work with little direct supervision.
Must be detail oriented and able to complete required documentation.
Must be able to handle multiple projects and work effectively under deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
Proficient at maintenance and calibration of corrosion detection instruments.
Associate degree or equivalent experience is required.
One (1) or more years of gas utility experience is required
Knowledge of corrosion and policies/procedures and applicable federal, state and local regulations is required
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

Reviews technical data and information from plant and service activities to ensure that corrosion prevention programs remain effective.
Evaluates information to set-up and implement corrosion prevention programs that will assure safety and compliance while optimizing labor resources.
Collaborates with contractors and other resources to ensure appropriate coverage and work assignments.
Provides technical guidance and instruction to company employees and/or contract crews performing corrosion control work.
Performs field corrosion compliance work as assigned.
Assists in the testing and field evaluation of new equipment/technologies.
Provides job-site inspection to ensure adequate, efficient, compliant corrosion inspection and repair programs.
Ensures work management system is maintained by reviewing corrosion reports and verifying accuracy of corrosion maps.
Troubleshoot cathodic protection systems and create remediation work orders as necessary.
May train personnel in various aspects of corrosion inspection functions.
Collaborates with Engineering to assist in the design of cathodic protection and protective coating systems for capital projects.
Performs advanced inspection of critical infrastructure pipelines for adequate corrosion control.
Inspection of inside customer meter sets while on-site for corrosion control related work.