Field Corrosion Technician - Pipeline Cathodic Systems

NorthWestern Energy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 4%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs (d &

HSA

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay with wage increases

Paid volunteer opportunities

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off + 11 holidays

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a corrosion control technician to inspect and remediate pipeline corrosion across several Montana locations. The role requires adherence to safety standards and certifications in AMPP/NACE as well as the ability to travel as needed.

The position offers full-time hours with hourly pay between $27.50 and $55.09, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development, including paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated 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 Fundamentals 2.0 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor and remediate atmospheric, external, and internal corrosion on NWE pipelines.
• Perform cathodic assessment surveys (pipe-to-soil, atmospheric, CIS, ACVG, DCVG, coating conductance, Current Mapping, Soil Resistivity, leak detection).
• Familiar with ILI assessments and verification of anomalies in the field.
• Install and maintain cathodic bonds and ensure cathodic electrical isolation and mitigation.
• Build, inspect, install and maintain cathodic, anode junction boxes, remote monitors and pipeline test stations.
• Data collection, retention, analysis and maintenance in PCS database.
• Travel up to 50% per year; training in other areas may be required.

Skills

Corrosion control

Safety awareness

Data analysis

Field inspection

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a corrosion control technician to inspect and remediate pipeline corrosion across several Montana locations. The role requires adherence to safety standards and certifications in AMPP/NACE as well as the ability to travel as needed.

The position offers full-time hours with hourly pay between $27.50 and $55.09, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development, including paid training and tuition reimbursement.