Corrosion Manager

Cogent Analytics; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks an experienced Corrosion Manager to lead and grow its Corrosion/Cathodic Protection (CP) division. This senior leadership role oversees operations, technical performance, budgeting, and personnel across multiple states, ensuring regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and profitable growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep CP expertise, strong leadership of field teams, and a hands-on approach balancing credibility, discipline, and customer relations to drive a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cathodic protection testing and corrosion services
• 3+ years of leadership or personnel management experience
• Experience overseeing field operations across multiple states

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Corrosion/CP division across multiple states and service territories
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, field execution, and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices
• Ensure projects and inspections are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Monitor field productivity, quality control, and service performance metrics
• Oversee company-issued equipment, tools, and service vehicles

Skills

Leadership

CP systems knowledge

Corrosion control experience

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

AMPP/NACE CP certification (CP2 or higher) or STI certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and drivenCorrosion Manager to lead and expand our Corrosion/Cathodic Protection (CP) division. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing all operational, technical, financial, and personnel functions associated with corrosion compliance services across multiple states.
The Corrosion Manager will provide strategic leadership while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitable division growth. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in cathodic protection systems along with proven experience managing field operations, teams, and service-based business performance.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance field credibility, operational discipline, financial accountability, and customer relationship management to build and maintain a high-performing regional corrosion services division.

Qualifications

• Experience in corrosion control, cathodic protection, or related industries
• Leadership experience managing field operations and personnel
• Strong knowledge of corrosion testing and CP systems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Required:
• AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection certification (CP2 or higher preferred) OR equivalent advanced STI certification
• 5+ years of experience in cathodic protection compliance testing and corrosion services
• 3+ years of leadership or personnel management experience

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily operations of the Corrosion/CP division across multiple states and service territories
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, field execution, and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices
• Ensure all projects and inspections are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Monitor field productivity, quality control, and service performance metrics
• Maintain and oversee company-issued equipment, tools, and service vehicles