Cathodic Protection Technician III — Pipeline Integrity

UGI Utilities Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Corrosion Technician III to prevent and mitigate corrosion of underground metallic pipelines by installing, inspecting, and maintaining cathodic protection systems, with appropriate records and documentation.

The role supports 750,000 customers across 45 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in Maryland, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance. This onsite position in Reading, PA requires NACE certification within 5 years (CP1/CP Technician) and CP2 within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus basic knowledge of electrical circuits and theory.
• NACE certification required within 5 years, CP1 or CP Technician; CP2 expected within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Survey and maintain existing cathodic protection systems.
• Inform and instruct C&M, engineering, and contractors on how to cathodically protect new services and mains or added extensions.
• Assist and direct C&M or contractors in the installation of corrosion control systems.
• Assist in pipeline integrity assessment activities.
• Design cathodic protection systems for services and smaller coated main segments.
• Inspect non-cathodically protected services or mains for potential future protection.
• All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including the Company’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

NACE CP1/CP2 certification plan

Tools

MIRATA

ESRI/GIS

DOJM

CP Survey Application

BI Dashboard

Gas Service Web App

Job description

UGI Utilities, Inc. is seeking a Corrosion Technician III to prevent and mitigate corrosion of underground metallic pipelines by installing, inspecting, and maintaining cathodic protection systems, with appropriate records and documentation.

The role supports 750,000 customers across 45 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in Maryland, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance. This onsite position in Reading, PA requires NACE certification within 5 years (CP1/CP Technician) and CP2 within