Junior Cathodic Protection Tech

Acuren; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, and insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an Intermediate CP Technician to plan and perform tasks supporting cathodic protection projects, including testing, remediation, and installation of CP systems, following established procedures and specifications.

You will work independently or as part of a project team, maintain detailed field notes, mentor junior staff, contribute to quality and safety programs, and develop trusted client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil and gas industry
• NACE CP2 certification
• Rectifier training or experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to diagnose and troubleshoot CP and AC mitigation deficiencies and complete installations
• Maintain detailed field notes and provide assessments and recommendations
• Sketch CP system components and electrical schematics
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions
• Conduct and/or supervise field tests (e.g., CP, AC, DCVG, ACVG)
• Organize and review data, prepare charts and tables
• Log results and communicate to development teams
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff
• Contribute to continual quality improvement and safety procedures
• Develop trusted client relationships

Skills

Cathodic protection

NACE CP2 certification

AC mitigation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rectifier training

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Intermediate CP Technician is responsible for planning and performing technical duties that support assigned projects. Job tasks include but are not limited to: testing, evaluating, remediation and installation of cathodic protection systems. The Intermediate CP Technician works independently with moderate supervision or as part of a project team and follows procedures and specifications applicable to the job scope.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable procedures and standards to diagnose and troubleshoot cathodic protection and AC mitigation system deficiencies, conduct various types of field surveys and assessments, and complete installations
• Maintain detailed field notes and provide field level assessment to inspection results and recommendations
• Sketch various CP system components and electrical schematics
• Provide technical assistance to other divisions within the company
• Conduct and/or supervise various field tests (ex. structure potential, CIPS, AC, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, line locating, soil resistivity, current requirements, etc.) under minimal support from senior team member
• Organize and review data gathered, prepare charts and tables
• Field test equipment, software and testing procedures; log results and communicate to development team(s); provide issue resolution recommendations to development team(s)
• Contribute to internal initiatives as required
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff
• Contribute to the continual improvement quality process
• Conform to corporate, client, and government operating and safety procedures
• Develop trusted business relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years in pipeline integrity or oil and gas industry1+ years in cathodic protection or AC mitigation
• NACE CP2 certification
• Rectifier training or experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.