Corrosion Technician

Corrosion Service Company Limited; Delta; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in corrosion engineering seeks a Corrosion Technician in Vancouver, BC. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining cathodic protection systems and training junior team members. Ideal candidates must be physically fit, willing to work outdoors, and have technical skills in electrical circuits. This full-time, permanent position offers industry-leading wages and benefits.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages

Comprehensive benefit plan

Company-sponsored training/education fees

Fitness club membership discount program

Qualifications

• Must routinely work outdoors and able to lift 50lbs.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Technical background in electrical work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, energize and maintain cathodic protection systems.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and tools.
• Train junior Project Team members in-field.

Skills

Physically fit

Hands-on technical capabilities

General understanding of electrical circuits

Good problem-solving skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Corrosion Service Company Limited (CSCL) was founded in 1950 by Thomas R.B. Watson as the first Canadian firm to specialize in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering. Our founding philosophy was based on the principles of providing great customer service and developing a deep understanding of customer needs, these same core principles still guide our company today.

We are an employee-owned company - This ownership structure gives us a unique perspective on business and ensures that our stakeholders (customers, employees, and partners), rather than shareholders, always come first. This is vital for a company such as ours, given that we exist primarily to protect the environment and the prosperity of the communities in which we live.

The world\'s most challenging, and interesting projects nationwide – you can work side-by-side with industry leaders and apply your skills to the most challenging and interesting projects. We value the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It\'s what makes Corrosion Service a great place to work and grow.

Position Title: Corrosion Technician

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: $54,080 - $79,040

What’s In It For You

• Industry-leading wages and comprehensive benefit plan
• Work side-by-side with industry leaders in corrosion engineering and start building your successful career portfolio
• Company-sponsored training/education fees (e.g. P.Eng., NACE, etc.)
• Chance to be part of a high-energy and high-performing team
• Collaborative working environment founded on respect
• Fitness club membership discount program

General Function

The Corrosion Technician is responsible for the field-level scope associated with the various projects undertaken by CSCL. To achieve this objective, the Corrosion Technician\’s primary responsibilities are:

• Complete tasks related to the installation, energization and maintenance of cathodic protection and AC mitigation systems.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operational function of assigned vehicle, tools and equipment.
• Responsible for the in-field training and development of other more junior Project Team members
• Assisting in the installation and removal of impressed current cathodic protection rectifiers.
• Assisting in removal of misc. existing cathodic protection / electrical components such as old remote monitoring units, old AC panels, old intermediate junction boxes, old conduit, and connectors etc.
• Assisting in DC/AC cable terminations within rectifiers, negative drain panel junction boxes, remote monitoring unit enclosures, AC panels etc.
• Assisting in construction of new concrete pads for electrical stands.
• Assisting in installation of various sizes of electrical stands.
• Assisting with cable routing within trenches/excavations/conduit etc.
• Assisting in installation of anodes, calcined coke breeze, cabling, vent piping etc.
• Assisting with splicing of cables of various sizes inclusive of repairing insulation with Raychem splice kits and/or other approved splicing materials.
• Spotting of misc. equipment i.e. skid steers, rubber tire backhoes etc.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs periodically is mandatory. Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit, willing to routinely work outdoors, and able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Should have solid hands-on technical capabilities, valid driver\’s license, be willing to travel, and work overtime.
• General understanding of electrical circuits and theory.
• Good initiative, adaptable, flexible, and team player.
• Technical (electrical) background, good problem-solving skills.
• Any cathodic protection background will be an asset.

Note: All employment is conditional upon completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including employment, references, and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Thank you for your interest but only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.