Technician 2 – Corrosion Control

Jobtailor; Surrey; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Cathodic Protection Technician to travel to local and remote sites to monitor and test CP systems, develop installation plans, and inspect anode beds for regulatory compliance.

You will analyze CP measurements per CSA Z662 and NACE standards, troubleshoot issues, and prepare technical reports. Strong coordination with crews and municipalities is essential.

Qualifications

• CP1 certification recognized by NACE.
• Coating Inspection Program Level 1 completed.
• Four years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of CP system maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of DC/AC electrical interference.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Travel to local and remote locations to monitor and test cathodic protection systems.
• Develop plans and maintain, install, or arrange installation of cathodic protection systems.
• Inspect deep anode bed installations for contract compliance.
• Coordinate materials, contractors, and construction crews.
• Analyze cathodic protection measurements against CSA Z662, OCC1, industry practices, NACE, and FortisBC standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair cathodic protection issues, including underground shorts, anode failures, and rectifier failures.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace Remote Monitoring Units.
• Investigate AC/DC electrical interference and assess impacts on cathodic protection and safety.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and analyses using software applications.
• Respond to crew, municipality, and contractor requests with technical information and guidance.
• Maintain corrosion, construction record, mapping, and facilities management data systems.
• Prepare repair procedures and monitor completion within established timeframes.
• Respond to customer queries and explain work requirements.
• Liaise with pipeline companies and municipal personnel regarding interference problems.
• Follow safety rules and participate in workplace safety initiatives.

Skills

Cathodic Protection System Install

Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection

Analyzing CP Measurements

Preparing Technical Reports

Operating Intricate Instrumentation

Education

Certified Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1)

Coating Inspection Program Level 1

Tools

Remote Monitoring Units

Corrosion Data Management Systems

Construction Management Software

Job description

• Travel to local and remote locations to monitor and test cathodic protection systems
• Develop plans and maintain, install, or arrange installation of cathodic protection systems
• Inspect deep anode bed installations for contract compliance
• Coordinate materials, contractors, and construction crews
• Analyze cathodic protection measurements against CSA Z662, OCC1, industry practices, NACE, and FortisBC standards
• Troubleshoot and repair cathodic protection issues, including underground shorts, anode failures, and rectifier failures
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace Remote Monitoring Units
• Investigate AC/DC electrical interference and assess impacts on cathodic protection and safety
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and analyses using software applications
• Respond to crew, municipality, and contractor requests with technical information and guidance
• Maintain corrosion, construction record, mapping, and facilities management data systems
• Prepare repair procedures and monitor completion within established timeframes
• Respond to customer queries and explain work requirements
• Liaise with pipeline companies and municipal personnel regarding interference problems
• Follow safety rules and participate in workplace safety initiatives

Requirements

• Recognized as a Certified Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) by N.A.C.E.
• Successful completion of Coating Inspection Program Level 1
• Four (4) years of directly related experience
• Working knowledge of cathodic protection system maintenance and operation
• Knowledge of corrosion theories and their application to buried pipelines
• Working knowledge of DC/AC electrical interference
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and within a team environment
• Ability to analyze information and make sound judgments
• Ability to operate and perform basic calibration on intricate instrumentation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Valid BC driver's licence and safe driving record

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cathodic protection system maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of corrosion theories and electrical interference. Proficient in analyzing data and preparing technical reports while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1)
• Cathodic Protection System Maintenance
• DC/AC Electrical Interference Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Corrosion Theory Application

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cathodic Protection System Installation
• Troubleshooting Cathodic Protection Issues
• Analyzing Cathodic Protection Measurements
• Preparing Technical Reports
• Operating Intricate Instrumentation

Soft Skills

• Independent Work
• Team Collaboration
• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Customer Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1)
• Coating Inspection Program Level 1

Industry Keywords

• CSA Z662
• NACE Standards
• FortisBC Standards
• Anode Bed Installations
• Safety Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Remote Monitoring Units
• Corrosion Data Management Systems
• Construction Management Software