Cathodic Protection Technician – Field Gas Piping

Eversource; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Corrosion Technician to monitor, inspect and improve cathodic protection systems for gas facilities in Connecticut and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes compliance with federal and state corrosion regulations and hands-on field testing.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass EEI testing where applicable, with strong independence and a valid driver's license. Opportunities to advance within the corrosion program are available.

Qualifications

• The ability to understand electrical theory, basic chemistry principles and corrosion theory.
• Thorough knowledge of gas distribution operations and construction.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State codes relative to corrosion control.
• Thorough knowledge of the work management system.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the installation and maintenance of cathodic protection for corrosion control of gas facilities and performs testing and inspections to ensure compliance with Federal DOT Corrosion regulations where applicable.
• Evaluate and update corrosion circuit records, rectifier notifications, and mapping.
• Work independently to complete monthly assignments and track subsequent areas of cathodic protection exception to meet various state and federal regulatory compliance requirements.
• Operate and maintain specialized corrosion instruments to obtain field data under a wide variety of conditions.
• Recommend improvements to material, construction and operating standards related to corrosion control as defined in the Eversource Construction Standards or Gas Operating Procedures.
• Provide specifications, inspections and estimates relative to corrosion work by contractors, for typical cathodic protection system maintenance and installations.
• Provide corrosion control expertise, within Eversource’s standards and practices, to Capital Construction team and Gas Operations group for cathodic protection upon request.
• Troubleshoot cathodic protection systems within the scope of the TMP for the Corrosion Technician classification and initiate appropriate corrective actions, including work orders/job orders, State and Town permitting, CBYD mark outs and notification for the maintenance of corrosion control facilities.
• Direct, monitor and inspect the work of corrosion contractors performing facility installation and repair work as needed.
• Perform assessment of installation practices of new gas main construction i.e., proper coating application, testing/calibration of holiday detection and adherence to Eversource corrosion construction practices.
• Maintain facility updates on corrosion software.
• Perform inspections of factory coating applications on new gas Eversource gas piping upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical theory

Corrosion theory

Gas distribution operations

Federal/State codes

Work management system

Independent working

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eversource is seeking a Corrosion Technician to monitor, inspect and improve cathodic protection systems for gas facilities in Connecticut and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes compliance with federal and state corrosion regulations and hands-on field testing.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass EEI testing where applicable, with strong independence and a valid driver's license. Opportunities to advance within the corrosion program are available.