Sr Corrosion Control Mechanic

PECO•West Conshohocken, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs walking, mobile and indoor gas leak surveys. Installs, maintains, and repairs test stations, magnesium anode systems and impressed current systems on gas mains and services. Obtains necessary data and makes calculations for the design, operation, monitoring and adjustment of the cathodic protection facilities on gas distribution system. On-call for major gas and electric emergency events. Work is physically demanding and performed outside alone in all types of weather 80-90% of the time. Note: Position will be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Experience with Administrative paperwork and data entry in computer-based programs
Good oral and written communication skills
Must have a valid driver's license
Good mechanical skills
Ability to work in and adapt to adverse weather conditions
Ability to work independently without supervision and/or with others
Ability to resolve complex problems
Must be able to respond to off hour/emergency calls
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Expected to travel for training
Medical Certification will be required to drive vehicles over 10,000 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar trade internally
Knowledge of gas distribution systems
Knowledge of odor investigations

Responsibilities

Cross-trained and qualified in all phases of job, both leak survey and corrosion control
Regular customer contact while conducting duties
Identify, troubleshoot and solve static, dynamic and interference cathodic protection conditions and leak survey on distribution and transmission pipelines belonging to PECO and foreign transmission companies - at times requiring working jointly with companies
Design and draw up jobs for all types of cathodic protection systems
Resolve protection repairs and recoating of main, including repairing leaks aboveground
Work with PUC inspectors to ensure company compliance with regulations
Conduct bi-monthly, yearly, and 10-year inspections of cathodic protection systems
When required rebuild rectifiers; install E and AA test stations
Maintain and update maps
Resurvey and reclassify leaks
Inspect 3rd party excavations for damage and repair when necessary
Leak survey during main pressure changes, blasting and assisting gas crews locating leaks in a large area
Perform as a first responder to odors when required; including indoor/outdoor investigations
Conduct frost survey of cast iron main during the winter season
Maintain and become qualified to use the various leak survey and corrosion control instruments/equipment including backhoe operation

Benefits

Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $53.66/Hr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more