Senior Cathodic Protection Technician
About The Position
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is seeking a Senior Cathodic Protection Technician to join their team. UTRS provides engineering, management, and digital services to public and private sectors and is looking for an individual to support their mission of delivering creative, high-quality, technology-based services. This position will lead cathodic protection construction efforts, conduct cathodic protection surveys, corrosion control services/testing/assessment, coating inspections, and corrosion inspections for various industries. The role involves working from home and reporting to job sites as necessary, primarily within the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/New York/Maryland vicinity. Travel is estimated at 30% across the continental US, requiring air travel. The ideal candidate will reside within driving distance of the primary service areas and within approximately 1 hour of a major airport.
Requirements
- Certification, diploma or degree in corrosion technology or related field.
- 4 or more years of related experience with cathodic protection systems.
- AMPP/NACE certified Cathodic Protection Technician (CP Level 2 Certification) or higher or Equivalent Certification.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, independent, innovative, responsible and a phenomenal teammate with a strong work ethic and initiative.
- Role requires a valid driver's license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.
- Familiarity with CFR 49, Parts 192, 193 and 195.
- Ability to obtain a TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
- Grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
- Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone/video calls.
Responsibilities
- Preparing labor and materials proposals, schedule and plan projects
- Perform cathodic protection system installations
- Test and troubleshoot cathodic protection system and equipment to ensure effective operation.
- Tests, inspects, maintains and troubleshoots assigned rectifier, bond, test stations, and coupons.
- Perform regulatory-driven cathodic protection surveys and maintenance to ensure compliance and prevention program effectiveness.
- Perform interference testing
- Perform Close Interval Surveys (CIS)
- Perform field repairs
- Support the atmospheric corrosion inspection and maintenance program to maintain equipment integrity and ensure compliance.
- Utilize Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) software to record, monitor, and evaluate cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion data to ensure compliance with company and regulator requirements.
- Assists in planning work and contributing budget related information as required, consistent with the annual budgeting process.
Benefits
- Collaborative environment of close-knit team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
