Corrosion Technician III
Wilkes-Barre, PA, US, 18704
Requisition Number: 29089
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Job Summary
This is a multi-functional position that is responsible for testing, maintaining, & installing C.P. systems and Pipeline Integrity requirements, including corrosion control support on steel pipeline projects. This position aids in training and guiding other technicians in the department as well as Operations Department members as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Test, troubleshoot, remediate and maintain existing cathodic protection systems and equipment with limited supervision.
- Direct and assist the installation of cathodic protection systems for mains
and services. - Coordinate and support new steel pipeline installations and appurtenances related to corrosion control.
- Support TIMP assessments and Pipeline Integrity activities.
- Design and inspect cathodic protection systems for services and smaller coated main
segments. Evaluate existing non-cathodically protected services or mains for potential future
protection. - Update and maintain CP system maps and records for services and mains in GIS and CP databases
with associated analysis when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the UGI-CPG or equivalent operation & construction practice with emphasis on steel pipelines.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both written & verbal.
- Proficiency w/ PC related applications including applications including word processing, spreadsheets, & data base accessing and utilization
- All Safety Policies must be followed and adhered to
- D.O.T. Operator Qualification Training
Education and Experience
- High School diploma. Two (2) year technical degree or higher with experience on basic electrical circuits and chemistry.
- 3 to 5 years Pipeline Corrosion Control experience preferred including design, installation, monitoring, & troubleshooting.
- NACE certification is desirable with the expectation that NACE certification will be obtained.
- Must possess a valid driver's license. CDL is optional but is a plus
- Needs to exercise good logic, handle multiple work assignments concurrently and prioritize work assignments as needed along with possessing good communication skills when making decisions and working with others. Must be able to handle stressful situations.
UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
Nearest Major Market: Scranton
Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre
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