Nace Cathodic Protection Inspector L1 (Nace – Cp1) - Houston, Tx

Ardurrais seeking a Certified NACE Cathodic Protection Inspector L1 (NACE – CP1) to join our team in Houston, TX

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The NACE Inspector is responsible for Facility Corrosion Inspection ensuring corrosion control and prevention by monitoring, improving, and repairing infrastructure when needed. The role is responsible for continual testing of water and wastewater facilities including production and treatments facilities, sheet piling, ground and elevated storage tanks, large diameter water lines, above grade crossings, appurtenances, forced mains and wells. Manage scheduled inspections which includes all rectifiers to be tested quarterly and test stations or other facilities at least annually. The service also includes failure analysis if needed.

Essential Duties:

• Performs basic non‐destructive inspections of Cathodic Protection surfaces under the supervision of an intermediate level or higher inspector.

Technical Responsibilities

• Works closely under the supervision of an intermediate or higher-level inspector to check overall condition, voltage, and amperage for rectifier, test stations, etc..

• Performs inspections, identifies problems areas and recommends solutions.
• Is able to take and record ambient conditions.
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer and web‐based applications to report daily according to Ardurra standards.

Direction Received:

• Receives direction from Programs & Construction Manager or Corrpro Supervisor

Communication Skills

• Effective oral, written and basic computer skills in order to interact with the general public, contractors, technical professionals and business to respond to inquiries and technical problems.

Travel and/or Environment Requirements

• Must be able to:
  • Visually observe and differentiate details and colors of objects.
  • Recognize sound, tone and pitch.
  • Adjust to interruption and changes.
  • Work in noisy as well as hot and cold work areas.
  • Adapt and professionally deal with people in tense situations.
  • Ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to forty (40) pounds.
• Must have valid State Driver’s License and carry applicable State mandated auto insurance.
• Must have dependable transportation to attend meetings or to make field visits on a short notice.
• Must be willing and available to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent as a minimum
• Engagement in life‐long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

Experience:

• 1 + years as a Cathodic Protection technician/inspector

Licensure and Certification:

• Must hold NACE CP1 Certification

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Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Cathodic Protection Technician/Inspector

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)