Corrosion Technician: Field Integrity & Cathodic Systems

NorthWestern Energy; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Healthcare

HSA

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a corrosion control technician with a strong safety record to inspect, monitor and remediate corrosion on gas pipelines across multiple Montana sites. The role requires knowledge of corrosion fundamentals and field testing techniques, including CP surveys, soil and coating assessments.

The position involves travel up to 50% per year, training needs for AMPP/NACE certifications, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a good safety record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or training in corrosion control preferred.
• Current AMPP/NACE certification is a plus.
• Must obtain AMPP CP1 within 12 months of hiring
• Meet and maintain Operator Qualification standards.
• Valid driver''s license and satisfactory driving record.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Subject to DOT drug testing requirements.
• Get Into Energy energy industry certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of corrosion fundamentals.
• Inspect, monitor and remediate atmospheric, external, and internal corrosion on pipelines.
• Perform cathodic assessment surveys (CPs, soil, CIS, ACVG, DCVG, coating conductance).
• Familiar with ILI assessments and anomaly verification in the field.
• Install and maintain cathodic bonds and electrical isolation.
• Maintain rectifiers and ground beds; understand electrical circuits.
• Build and maintain cathodic test stations and pipeline monitoring equipment.
• Data collection, retention, analysis and maintenance in PCS database.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Travel up to 50% per year; potential first years travel for training.

Skills

Safety focus

Corrosion control

Inspection skills

Cathodic testing

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMPP CP1 within 12 months

First Aid/CPR certification

Energy Industry Fundamentals 2.0

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a corrosion control technician with a strong safety record to inspect, monitor and remediate corrosion on gas pipelines across multiple Montana sites. The role requires knowledge of corrosion fundamentals and field testing techniques, including CP surveys, soil and coating assessments.

The position involves travel up to 50% per year, training needs for AMPP/NACE certifications, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.