Corrosion Technician II/Sr.

MDU Resources Group, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Corrosion Technicians in Billings, MT, to perform technical duties related to Cathodic Protection. This full-time role involves field operations, testing, and ensuring pipeline integrity. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including NACE certification and experience in corrosion mitigation.

Qualifications

• NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate required.
• Two years corrosion mitigation experience for Technician II.
• Four years experience or equivalent for Senior Technician.

Responsibilities

• Conducts testing on CP systems to determine effectiveness.
• Prepares reports and completes recordkeeping.
• Leads tests to verify stray current interference.

Skills

Cathodic Protection testing

Data analysis

Technical proficiency

Education

Two-year degree in a technical field

Associates degree in technical related field

Job description

Job Category: Skilled Trades, Technicians & Operators

Requisition Number: CORRO003348

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• Full-Time

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BILLINGS (Corrosion), MT
552 ROXY LANE
PO BOX 50988
BILLINGS, MT 59105, USA

BILLINGS (Corrosion), MT
552 ROXY LANE
PO BOX 50988
BILLINGS, MT 59105, USA

Performs a variety of technical duties in the area of Cathodic Protection (CP) and if applicable offer 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.

Sr. Level: Provides expertise in CP testing, maintenance, design services, and Pipeline Integrity related data analysis. Oversee and perform advanced Cathodic Protection (CP) assigned projects utilizing employees and/or contractor work forces.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Corrosion Technician II: ($34.00 per hour)

• NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate; and
• Two years corrosion mitigation experience.

Corrosion Technician Sr: ($35.00 - $42.95 per hour DOE)

• 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

• Associates degree in technical related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

• 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.
• 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 perform 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.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Deadline to Apply: July 11th @ 11am CST

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