POSITION - Union: Corrosion Technician (Local 470-BU1) (SCG-CT-Marsh Hill)(R-06043)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS - 1
LOCATION - SCG-CT-Marsh Hill
HOURLY RATE RANGE- ($42.22 - $47.43)
Job Purpose
Troubleshooting skills- Advanced proficiency
Ability to read Infrastructure mapping and/or electric schematics- Advanced proficiency
Mathematics aptitude - Intermediate proficiency
MS Office - Intermediate Proficiency, with concentration in Excel
Knowledge and concepts of Electrical Theory - Intermediate Proficiency
Customer service skills- Intermediate proficiency
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
CP design skills - Intermediate proficiency
Ability to interpret engineer designs.
Understands the concepts of rectifiers and ground bed replacement
Job Responsibilities
Responsible to not only work safely, but to promote a safe work ethic and behavior.
Responsible to perform and interpret required readings (i.e. annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e. install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
Responsible for performance of QA checks on reads performed by others
Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
Responsible for maintenance of tools and equipment.
Responsible for atmospheric inspections for bridge crossings, above ground piping that is dept. responsibility, or other exposed piping as needed in accordance with procedures.
Understands use of unique equipment and tools used purposely for Cathodic Protection measures.
Provides corrosion control-related support to other Departments as needed for maintenance / repair
Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success
Transmission and / or High-Pressure Distribution gas mains:
Performs annual CIS of scheduled piping.
Works with Engineering on annual testing of scheduled HCA piping.
Works with R.O.W. crews with follow up investigations or maintenance.
Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
Responds to arcing or stray voltage conditions on gas lines.
Assist with troubleshooting responsibilities as required by Corrosion control Supervisor
May be assigned to act as a temporary supervisor as stated in the provisions in the current BU1 collective bargaining agreement.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Travel:
Frequent local travel with occasional out of town requirements.
Must possess a valid driver's license
Physical Demands:
This position frequently requires prolonged standing or walking.
This position frequently requires the ability to reach above shoulder level.
This position frequently requires the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
This position requires the ability to work in awkward positions.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Use of hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, tunnel/pry bars
Work Environment:
The ability to work in both office and field environments.
May work near or with moving mechanical parts.
Will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions,
May be exposed to excessive noise.
Frequent interaction with other employees.
Frequent interaction with customers,
Experience and Education:
Experience
Past experience with use of hand tools
Gas Pipeline experience
Troubleshooting experience
2 years field work of pipeline cathodic protection / corrasion control
Successful completion of all current Operational Qualifications.
Education
High school diploma
Valid driver's license
NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) or greater.
Competencies
Be a role model
Be agile
Collaborate and Share
Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Focus to achieve results
Technical Skills
Mobility Information
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