Cathodic Protection Tech | Field Testing & Installations

NV5; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an Intermediate CP Technician to support projects through planning and performing tasks related to cathodic protection systems. Responsibilities include field surveys, testing, installation, and data analysis to inform remediation and improvements.

The role requires 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil & gas, 1+ year in CP/AC mitigation, and NACE CP2 certification with rectifier training. On-site work and collaboration across teams are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil and gas industry.
• 1+ year in cathodic protection or AC mitigation.
• NACE CP2 certification; rectifier training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable procedures and standards to diagnose and troubleshoot CP and AC mitigation system deficiencies, conduct field surveys and assessments, and complete installations
• Maintain detailed field notes and provide field-level assessment to inspection results and recommendations
• Sketch CP system components and electrical schematics
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions within the company
• Conduct and/or supervise various field tests (e.g., structure potential, CIPS, AC, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, line locating, soil resistivity, current requirements)
• Organize and review data gathered, prepare charts and tables
• Field test equipment, software and testing procedures; log results and communicate to development team; provide issue resolution recommendations
• Contribute to internal initiatives as required
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff
• Contribute to continual improvement quality process
• Conform to corporate, client, and government operating and safety procedures
• Develop trusted business relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

NACE CP2 certification

Tools

Rectifier training

Job description

NV5 is seeking an Intermediate CP Technician to support projects through planning and performing tasks related to cathodic protection systems. Responsibilities include field surveys, testing, installation, and data analysis to inform remediation and improvements.

The role requires 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil & gas, 1+ year in CP/AC mitigation, and NACE CP2 certification with rectifier training. On-site work and collaboration across teams are expected.