Senior Corrosion Field Technician (2025-08-FT)

Ice Dragon Corrosion Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corrosion management company is hiring a Senior Corrosion Field Technician in Halifax. The role involves program implementation, engaging stakeholders, and providing onsite support. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of field experience and a relevant degree or certification. The position offers a starting salary of $100,000 with additional benefits and a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible working arrangements

RRSP matching

Minimum of 15 days PTO/year

Training subsidies

Qualifications

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident with 5 years in Canada.
• Minimum of technician level or related degree.
• 5 years of field experience required.

Responsibilities

• Introduce the program and engage field stakeholders.
• Support client with corrosion audits and maintenance tasks.
• Communicate feedback with the central Corrosion Program.

Skills

Field experience in reliability, condition monitoring, NDT

Strong verbal communication and coaching skills

Project management

Fluency in English

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Technician level or technical degree/diploma in corrosion or related subjects

Engineering Degree

Tools

Coating inspector qualifications (e.g., AMPP CIP Level 2)

Job description

Overview

ICE Dragon is hiring a senior corrosion field technician to partner with our long-standing client in Halifax. You will champion the implementation of a Corrosion Support Program with full support from our central project team in Ottawa. Home base for these roles will be onsite with our client, with occasional travel to Ottawa / Toronto as required.

Responsibilities

• You will introduce the program and your team's role to the many field stakeholders and ramp up the uptake of the program services.
• You will have an authoritative, confident, approachable, and friendly demeanor with the ability to communicate effectively and frequently with all types of people (from leadership to field personnel).
• You will be able to quickly build trust with many stakeholders in a complex organisational structure.
• Your actions and positive attitude will support a proactive maintenance culture through coaching and oversight.
• You will be well-organised, have excellent follow-through and accountability, solid time management and able to accurately follow processes and provide reliable reporting.
• You prefer to be in the field for most of the workday, being physically active, working beside the client on practical activities (time split approx. 80% field vs. 20% office / reporting).
• You are supportive, collaborative, helpful, responsive, friendly, with a can-do / no nonsense attitude.
• You have the confidence to work autonomously but know when to ask for help from your team.
• You will provide onsite support to client in the field for corrosion audits, data collection, maintenance activities, and common defect issues.
• You will support the client with practical corrosion, painting and husbandry knowledge and coaching on basic maintenance tasks (training will also be provided).
• You will be the link between the site and the central Corrosion Program, communicating data and feedback and requests with the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident with 5 years in Canada (and must be eligible for governmental security clearance)
• Minimum of a technician level or technical degree / diploma in corrosion or related subjects, or an Engineering Degree
• Related AMPP, coating inspector or related qualifications are strongly preferred (e.g. AMPP CIP Level 2 or equivalent, AMPP CP, etc).
• Min. 5 years of field experience in reliability, condition monitoring, NDT, inspections, etc.
• Strong project management of multiple, concurrent activities and stakeholder requirements.
• Mature, professional with strong verbal communication and coaching skills. Fluent English required. French is considered an asset.
• Ability to rapidly gain knowledge as training is provided and program requirements evolve.
• Willingness to train and mentor junior team members

Please do not apply if you do not hold Canadian citizenship or PR status with 5 years of residence in Canada. Due to strict security requirements outside ICE Dragon's control, we are unable to consider candidates without the above status.

Compensation and Benefits

Base wage starts at $100,000 annually and will depend on experience. A 10% bonus will be offered based on company and personal performance. We offer health benefits, flexible working arrangements, RRSP matching, minimum of 15 days PTO / year, training subsidies, and high levels of autonomy.

ICE Dragon Corrosion actively welcomes diversity, and we see it as a core strength. It is the policy and practice of ICE to provide and promote equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to gender, race, color, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, medical condition, national origin, disability, according to applicable laws.

Applications

Candidates up for joining us for an adventure – please submit to the email below: a 1-page resume; a letter or email stating why you think you would be a fit for ICE, and your salary expectation range.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Experience: corrosion and coatings : 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person