Corrosion Technician - Cathodic Protection

Acuren; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing and innovative company as a Corrosion Technician, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and troubleshooting cathodic protection systems. This position offers the chance to work alongside industry leaders in corrosion engineering, ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll be part of a high-performing team dedicated to excellence. Enjoy industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages

Comprehensive benefit plan

Company-sponsored training/education fees

Fitness club membership discount program

Qualifications

• AMPP certification or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience with cathodic protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cathodic protection systems regularly.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection systems for various applications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree or Diploma

Tools

Cathodic Protection Systems

Rectifiers

ATV/Quad/Sled

Job description

Position Summary

As a Corrosion Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cathodic protection systems used to control corrosion in metal structures such as pipelines, tanks, and other infrastructure. You will work closely with engineers, field personnel, and clients to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of corrosion control systems.

Position Information:

• Work duration: spring, summer, and fall projects
• 17/4 rotation, including travel days
• Day shift
• Projects located in BC, AB, SK - candidates must be comfortable traveling up to 3 weeks at a time
• Accommodations and LOA provided

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and testing of cathodic protection systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Install, test, adjust and/or repair rectifiers, anodes, and CP test points/stations.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems for various industrial applications.
• Perform continuity tests and soil resistivity measurements.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports, including test results, system status, and remedial recommendations for improvements.
• Follow safety standards and best practices to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required or technical degree or diploma is considered an asset.
• AMPP certification or equivalent certification (Cathodic Protection Tester or Technician) and AIT CP Level 1 are required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (non-GDL) with clean driving record. Experience with remote location navigation, including ATV/Quad/Sled utilization, is an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with cathodic protection systems is required, with a basic understanding of corrosion control methods and cathodic protection principles.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to manage time to meet appropriate deadlines.

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

• 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., AMPP, etc.).
• Chance to be part of a high-energy and high-performing team.
• Collaborative working environment founded on respect.
• Fitness club membership discount program.

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single-source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments. Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident-free work environments and pursues advanced technical developments. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.