Technician I - III, Corrosion
Job Description
Corrosion Technician I – III
The purpose of this position is to maintain the corrosion control facilities and systems put in place to prevent the corrosion and degradation of facilities owned and operated by Virginia Natural Gas. This position will ensure corrosion control measures in place and effectively documented as required by relevant policies and codes and provide corrosion control support to VNG operations as required. The Corrosion Technician is a focused discipline within a job family. The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the engineering progression.
This progression covers the following general titles:
- Corrosion Technician I
- Corrosion Technician II
- Corrosion Technician III
Functional Expertise:
- Responsible to perform required surveys (i.e., annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
- Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e., low systems, shorted conditions)
- Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e., install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
- Responsible for maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems to the system of record (GIS) in a timely fashion
- Responsible for performance of QA checks of survey data collected by others
- Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
- Responsible for calibrating reference cells in accordance with procedures
- Responsible for exposed gas piping in accordance with procedures
- Responsible for design of corrosion control systems
Business Acumen:
- Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance
Engagement:
- Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects
- Provides corrosion control-related support to Integrity Management Departments as needed
Driving Results:
- Generates reports as needed - Assists with implementation of Accelerated Actions (DIMP) & additional Preventive and Mitigative measures (TRIMP)
- Accurately records compliance records into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion
- Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success Qualifications
Corrosion Technician I
A Corrosion Technician I may enter the role with little / no corrosion control experience. Initially, the Corrosion Technician I will complete work under the guidance of a more experienced Corrosion Technician. Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
- Pipeline or plumbing experience
Related Work Experience:
Preferred:
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- MS Office – basic proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures
- Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency
- Problem solving skills
Preferred:
- Electrical knowledge / Basic DC Circuit Knowledge
- Pipeline Compliance Systems / Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM)
- Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency Qualifications
Corrosion Technician II
The Corrosion Technician II can perform most activities independently.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum
- NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
Preferred:
Work Experience: Required: Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required:
Preferred: Corrosion Technician III Education, Certifications/Licenses: Required: Preferred: Related Work Experience: Required: Preferred: Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required: Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work Environment: Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Corrosion Technician I – III
The purpose of this position is to maintain the corrosion control facilities and systems put in place to prevent the corrosion and degradation of facilities owned and operated by Virginia Natural Gas. This position will ensure corrosion control measures in place and effectively documented as required by relevant policies and codes and provide corrosion control support to VNG operations as required. The Corrosion Technician is a focused discipline within a job family. The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the engineering progression.
This progression covers the following general titles:
- Corrosion Technician I
- Corrosion Technician II
- Corrosion Technician III
Functional Expertise:
- Responsible to perform required surveys (i.e., annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
- Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e., low systems, shorted conditions)
- Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e., install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
- Responsible for maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems to the system of record (GIS) in a timely fashion
- Responsible for performance of QA checks of survey data collected by others
- Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
- Responsible for calibrating reference cells in accordance with procedures
- Responsible for exposed gas piping in accordance with procedures
- Responsible for design of corrosion control systems
Business Acumen:
- Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance
Engagement:
- Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects
- Provides corrosion control-related support to Integrity Management Departments as needed
Driving Results:
- Generates reports as needed - Assists with implementation of Accelerated Actions (DIMP) & additional Preventive and Mitigative measures (TRIMP)
- Accurately records compliance records into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion
- Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success Qualifications
Corrosion Technician I
A Corrosion Technician I may enter the role with little / no corrosion control experience. Initially, the Corrosion Technician I will complete work under the guidance of a more experienced Corrosion Technician. Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
- Pipeline or plumbing experience
Related Work Experience:
Preferred:
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- MS Office – basic proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand codes, standards, and procedures
- Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency
- Problem solving skills
Preferred:
- Electrical knowledge / Basic DC Circuit Knowledge
- Pipeline Compliance Systems / Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM)
- Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency Qualifications
Corrosion Technician II
The Corrosion Technician II can perform most activities independently.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Associate degree – technical / trade school with math or science-based curriculum
- NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
Preferred:
Work Experience: Required: Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required:
Preferred: Corrosion Technician III Education, Certifications/Licenses: Required: Preferred: Related Work Experience: Required: Preferred: Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required: Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work Environment: Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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