Corrosion Technician; N. Miami

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Title:

Corrosion Technician (N. Miami)
Company:
Peoples Gas System
State and City:
Florida - N. Miami

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

The Corrosion Technician is responsible for monitoring the corrosion levels of natural gas service lines and mains and maintaining compliance levels through the scheduling of preventive maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have passed the Advanced CP course (Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course or equivalent). For advancement in this role, must pass the AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) CP I – Cathodic Protection Tester Certification or equivalent, and have a minimum 1 year of direct experience performing duties and responsibilities similar to this position.
• 1 year of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of the Corrosion Apprentice Level 3 or other equivalent natural gas work experience.
• Must be fully proficient in performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Corrosion Apprentice Level with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Level 3 Corrosion Apprentice or other equivalent natural gas work experience.
• Must have knowledge of basic engineering procedures and of the specific procedures related to corrosion engineering.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Knowledgeable about all relevant municipal, state and federal regulations.
• Mechanical ability to operate all testing equipment related to the specialty of corrosion engineering.
• Must be able to operate basic computer software and update field data into a computer database or spreadsheet.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions).
• Must be able to express ideas in writing.

• Surveys, inspects and trouble shoots corrosion related leaks and issues.
• Checks, researches and records disputed information found during field troubleshooting.
• Conducts CP surveys to determine areas needing further testing for the presence of corrosion.
• Takes pipe to soil readings for monitoring mains/services, performs soil resistivity tests and monitors impressed current systems and performs current requirements tests.
• Schedules field locations for crews and/or creates the work orders. Oversees company and contractor staff when performing underground cathodic protection and installation of anodes.
• Maintains corrosion maps (GIS) and updates digital records and processes required records and inspections in appropriate systems.
• Conducts field surveys of mains and service lines.
• Assists other team members and must be available for emergency first response call-out on a rotating or as needed basis.
• Performs special assignments and other job duties as required.

• 2 years of direct work experience.
• Knowledge of the geographic area and strong interpersonal skills.

• May oversee the work of crews performing cathodic protection…