Corrosion Technician II, III
Description
The purpose of this position is to inspect, maintain, and design cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
The Corrosion Technician is a focused discipline within a job family. The Corrosion Technician is a focused discipline within a job family. The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the engineering progression. This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 1997). This progression covers the following general titles:
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to perform required readings (i.e. annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e. low systems, shorted conditions)
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.
Responsible for maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems (Atlas pages / GIS) in a timely fashion
Responsible for performance of QA checks on reads performed by others
Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
Responsible for calibrating half-cells in accordance with procedures
Responsible for bridge inspections (exposed) crossings in accordance with procedures
Responsible for design of cathodic protection systems
Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance
Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects
Provides corrosion control-related support to Integrity Management Departments as needed
Generates reports as needed
Assists with implementation of accelerated actions (DIMP) & additional Preventive and Mitigative measures (TRIMP)
Accurately enters compliance records into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion
Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success
The Corrosion Technician II is able to perform most activities independently.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Corrosion Technician II
Required:
OR
- High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
Corrosion Tech III
Required:
- Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum
OR
- High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience
AND
Preferred:
- NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician)
Related Work Experience:
Corrosion Technician II
Required:
- 3 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control
Corrosion Tech III
Required:
- 6 years pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
MS Office – intermediate proficiency
Attention to detail
Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures
Knowledge of electrical principles – intermediate proficiency
Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency
Intermediate cathodic protection troubleshooting skills
Basic CP design skills (Corrosion Tech II)
Intermediate CP design skills (Corrosion Tech III)
Preferred:
Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM) / CorCon proficiency
Compliance Tracking System (CTS) proficiency
Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency
Corrosion Control Design Knowledge (Corrosion Tech III)
Disclaimer : This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-North Georgia-Athens
Operating Company: Atlanta Gas Light
Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta, Georgia-Central Georgia-Macon, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Cumming, Georgia-South Georgia-Waycross, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Lawrenceville, Georgia-East Georgia-Martinez, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Riverdale, Georgia-North Georgia-Rome, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Griffin, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Kennesaw, Georgia-West Georgia-Villa Rica, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Conyers, Georgia-Coastal Georgia-Savannah, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Chamblee
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Athens Service Center - 170 Paradise Blvd (170AthensCODE)
170 Paradise Blvd
Athens, 30607
Atlanta Service Center - 2505 Brannen Road (2505AtlantaCODE)
2505 Brannen Road
Atlanta, 30316
Macon Service Center - 5472 New Forsyth Rd (5472MACONCODE)
258 Henderson Rd
Macon, 31210
Cumming Service Center - 1480 Oak Industrial Lane (1480CummingCODE)
1480 Oak Industrial Lane
Cumming, 30041
Waycross Service Center - 903 Glenmore Ave. (903WaycrossCODE)
903 Glenmore Ave
Waycross, 31501
Gwinnett RBC - 1305 Lakes Pkwy, Ste 129 (1305LawrencevilleCODE)
1305 Lakes Pkwy, Ste 129
Lawrenceville, 30043
Augusta Service Center - 2502 Landrum Ct (2502MartinezCODE)
2502 Landrum Ct
Martinez, 30907
Clayton Service Cener - 508 Georgia Highway 138 SW (508RiverdaleCODE)
508 Georgia Highway 138 SW
Riverdale, 30274
Rome Service Center - 1515 Veterans Memorial Hwy N (1515RomeCODE)
1515 Veterans Memorial Hwy N
Rome, 30161
Griffin Depot - 314 W. College Station (314GriffinCODE)
314 W. College Station
Griffin, 30224
NW Merto Regional Business Ctr - 600 TownPark Lane, Ste 175 (600KennesawCODE)
600 TownPark Lane, Ste 175
Kennesaw, 30144
Carrollton Service Center - 420 Edge Rd (420VillaRicaGACODE)
420 Edge Rd
Villa Rica, 30180
Conerys Service Center - 350 Gees Mill Business Pky (350ConyersCODE)
350 Gees Mill Buisness Pky
Conyers, 30013
Savannah Service Center - 1668 Chatham Pkwy (1668SAVANNAHCODE)
1668 Chatham Pkwy
Savannah, 31405
Peachtree Service Center - 111 Ingersoll Rand Drive (111ChambleeCODE)
111 Ingersoll Rand Drive
Chamblee, 30341
Req ID: GAS2004470
