Cathodic Protection Field Operator - CDL

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies seeks a Cathodic Protection Operator/CDL to join our Houston area team. The role supports CP installations, maintenance, and field operations for pipelines, tanks, utilities, and industrial facilities, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

You will assist CP technicians and drillers, prepare materials, perform site work, and ensure proper documentation of daily activities, working closely with field crews under supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in cathodic protection, electrical work, or pipeline construction.
• Familiarity with trenching, cable installation, or groundbed construction.
• Basic understanding of CP components such as anodes, test stations, and rectifiers.
• Class A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of CP components including anodes, test stations, rectifiers, ground beds, and cabling.
• Support drilling crews by preparing materials, backfill, and borehole tasks.
• Perform manual excavation, trenching, and site preparation with hand tools.
• Pull, route, and secure CP cables; assist with conduit installation and terminations.
• Mix, place, and compact backfill around anodes according to specs.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, and equipment on site.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with testing, measurements, and data collection.
• Operate basic construction equipment after training.
• Complete daily logs and safety checklists.
• Support mobilization/demobilization of sites.

Skills

Cathodic protection

CP components

Field safety

Team player

CDL A

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Audubon Companies seeks a Cathodic Protection Operator/CDL to join our Houston area team. The role supports CP installations, maintenance, and field operations for pipelines, tanks, utilities, and industrial facilities, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

You will assist CP technicians and drillers, prepare materials, perform site work, and ensure proper documentation of daily activities, working closely with field crews under supervision.