Cathodic Protection Technician - Pipeline Systems

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Cathodic Protection Technician to supervise monitoring, inspection, and upgrading activities, ensuring CP systems operate effectively and corrosion protection across pipelines.

The role focuses on reviewing work requirements, interpreting IR drop and potential measurements, and coordinating with contractors, with a minimum of five years in CP within the Oil and Gas sector.

On-site work arrangement and a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cathodic protection monitoring, upgrading and inspection in Oil & Gas.
• Experience supervising CP inspections and contractor work.
• Experience with IR drop and potential measurements.

Responsibilities

• Review daily work orders and assign tasks to operating units.
• Review drawings for CP projects and provide recommendations to ensure requirements are met.
• Supervise CP inspections, troubleshooting and contractor installation activities.
• Monitor and interpret IR drop and on-off potential measurements.
• Conduct close interval potential measurements and pipe-to-soil potential monitoring.
• Identify non-conformances and report for corrective action.
• Monitor coating deterioration and determine CP power needs.
• Produce trends of potential and current drainage.

Skills

Cathodic protection monitoring

Troubleshooting

Inspection

Contractor supervision

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Tools

IR drop measurement

Close interval potential

Pipe-to-soil potential

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Cathodic Protection Technician
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Technician
Experience: Minimum 5 years in cathodic protection monitoring, upgrading and inspection within the Oil and Gas industry
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Cathodic Protection Technician in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to supervise and perform cathodic protection monitoring, inspection, troubleshooting and system upgrading activities. The role focuses on maintaining the continuous and effective operation of CP systems, monitoring pipeline protection performance and identifying conditions that could contribute to corrosion. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant cathodic protection experience within the Oil and Gas industry.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Technician
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Purpose

The Cathodic Protection Technician will supervise and carry out monitoring, upgrading and inspection activities to ensure cathodic protection equipment and systems continue to function effectively. The position involves reviewing work requirements, inspecting and troubleshooting CP systems, monitoring electrical protection parameters and assessing coating deterioration to support reliable corrosion protection across piping systems.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Review daily work orders, establish priorities according to production requirements and assign tasks to support timely service delivery to operating units.
• Review documentation and drawings for new cathodic protection projects and provide recommendations to ensure operational requirements are accurately incorporated.
• Supervise and perform cathodic protection inspections and troubleshooting in accordance with applicable operating standards and procedures.
• Supervise contractor installation and commissioning of cathodic protection systems to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications.
• Monitor and interpret IR drop and on-off potential measurements for cathodic protection systems.
• Conduct piping surveys using close interval potential measurement.
• Identify non-conformances and promptly report them to the appropriate superior for corrective action.
• Monitor pipe-to-soil potential according to the predetermined schedule for all cathodic protection systems.
• Determine optimal power requirements for cathodic protection purposes.
• Monitor and review coating and wrapping deterioration trends to maintain effective cathodic protection and minimize piping corrosion.
• Produce computerized trends covering potential and current drainage.
• Monitor cathodic protection performance trends to support continuous and reliable operations.

Technical Focus

• Cathodic protection inspection and troubleshooting.
• CP system installation and commissioning supervision.
• IR drop monitoring and interpretation.
• On-off potential measurements.
• Close interval potential measurement.
• Pipe-to-soil potential monitoring.
• CP power requirement assessment.
• Pipeline coating and wrapping deterioration monitoring.
• Potential and current drainage trending.
• Contractor work supervision.
• CP project drawing and document review.

Minimum Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience carrying out cathodic protection monitoring, upgrading and inspection activities within the Oil and Gas industry.

Professional Certifications

As applicable.