Corrosion Technician I/II/Sr.

WBI Energy, Inc; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 38,572 - 59,167; Full time

Job summary

WBI Energy, Inc in Billings, Montana, is looking for Corrosion Technicians to perform various duties related to Cathodic Protection (CP). The role includes tasks like CP testing, maintenance of systems, and identifying corrosion mitigation needs. Candidates at different levels (I, II, or Sr) will be evaluated based on qualifications, from high school diplomas to NACE certifications. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively as part of the role.

The ideal candidate should prioritize safety and be ready to conduct field operations and maintain detailed records as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and a year of CP experience or a two-year technical degree.
• NACE CP Level 1 or Corrosion Technician Certificate preferred.
• Strong technical emphasis and experience required for senior level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on cathodic protection systems.
• Perform maintenance and enhancements on customer systems.
• Prepare reports and complete recordkeeping.
• Troubleshoot cathodic protection systems at the Level II.
• Oversee personnel in CP testing when necessary.

Skills

Corrosion mitigation experience

Technical procedures knowledge

Testing instruments proficiency

Field operations capabilities

Basic mapping and reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

NACE CP Level 1 or Corrosion Technician Certificate

NACE CP Level 2 or Corrosion Technologist certification

Tools

Test instruments

Cybersecurity measures

Job description

Description

Performs a variety of technical duties in the area of Cathodic Protection (CP) and, if applicable, offers support to staff engineers/supervisors. Performs CP testing, design, and pipeline integrity related assessments. Performs field operations and maintenance of cathodic protection and corrosion control systems. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day‑to‑day work routine for self and others.

Minimum Qualifications

Corrosion Technician I ($28.00 per hour)

• High school diploma/GED and one year of CP experience; or two‑year technical degree; or two years of post‑high school training from an approved math or science/technical trade school

Corrosion Technician II ($34.00 per hour)

• NACE CP Level 1; or
• NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate; and
• Two years corrosion mitigation experience.

Corrosion Technician Sr ($35.00 - $42.95 per hour depending on experience)

• Must possess a working knowledge of technical procedures at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two‑year degree with a strong technical emphasis or equivalent technical experience; and
• NACE CP Level 2 or NACE Corrosion Technologist certification; and
• Four years corrosion mitigation related experience or cathodic protection survey experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical related field.

Other Requirements

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber‑attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Requires extensive travel (90%+).
• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts testing on cathodic protection (CP) systems to identify shorts, determine effectiveness and for continuity.
• Uses test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure‑to‑soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating and rectifier readings; reads shunts.
• Performs maintenance, replacements and enhancements, at the customer's request on their system.
• Prepares basic location mapping, reports and completes recordkeeping.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Level II:

• Troubleshoots cathodic protection systems.
• Compiles data and writes reports for clients with results and recommendations.
• Prepares basic location mapping, reports, and complete recordkeeping.
• Performs all other tasks and special projects as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Sr. Level:

• Performs and oversees advanced field tests (including current requirement test, shorted casing test, IR drop test, soil resistivity and interference tests) and evaluate the results.
• Leads and performs tests to verify the presence of stray current interference and recommend method(s) to mitigate the interference.
• Oversees and monitors personnel in CP testing and maintenance when necessary.
• Responsible to apply knowledge of: AC voltage and its mitigation, corrosion coupon test stations, and code requirements related to CP and pipeline integrity to initiate corrective action.
• Responsible for the maintenance of documentation and records, including data plotting and analysis.
• Performs all other tasks and special projects as assigned.

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