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UTI is currently seeking a full-time Pipeline Corrosion/Integrity Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate would have a high level of field technical expertise relating to pipeline cathodic protection/corrosion control systems and pipeline integrity. This person would also perform varied internal/external assessments on various pipelines throughout the region (primarily working in Ohio and surrounding states).
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Management of corrosion related projects at the field level and remote, providing oversite of other Technicians completing projects.
- Participating on project teams in the planning, design, construction, and operation of pipeline cathodic protection & corrosion monitoring systems.
- Interaction/communication and coordination with multidiscipline teams, including clients, sub-contractors, various local/state/federal governing agencies, etc.
- Provide cathodic protection expertise/guidance to internal groups (management, engineering, operations) and external groups (clients, contractors, etc.).
- Lead/perform corrosion related projects (e.g., annual test stations, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings, soil resistivity) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
- Lead/perform pipeline electrical surveys (e.g., CIS, DCVG, ACVG, PCM, etc.).
- Lead/perform pipeline integrity management surveys (e.g., ECDA, ICDA, ILI) and validation digs.
- Cathodic protection systems (sacrificial and impressed current) design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting.
- 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.
- QA/QC checks on reads/surveys performed by other technicians.
- Equipment calibration, as necessary.
- Mentoring fellow employees whenever possible.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- AMPP/NACE CP2 certification
- Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent corrosion experience.
- Corrosion control field inspection and investigation work experience.
- Working knowledge and experience with 49 CFR Parts 192 & 195.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language).
- Excellent organizational skills and experience in managing and maintaining a project schedule and budget.
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to UTI’s insurance provider.
- Good record of safe work practices.
- Ability to lift up to 50-lbs. and work in all weather conditions.
- Participation in a DOT Drug and Alcohol program.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from Manager(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to complete field and office work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
- Daily travel within UTI’s service area (primarily Ohio and surrounding states), with some overnight travel required (±25%).
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- AMPP / NACE CP-3 certification or desire to obtain
- Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, corrosion related portions of NEC, and AMPP/NACE standards.
- Knowledge and experience with safe handling practices of products (gas and liquids).
Utility Technologies International, a 100% employee-owned company, was established in 1992 to provide management, engineering, design, construction, operations, maintenance and training services to the natural gas industry. UTI specializes in providing total solutions in pipeline management and design. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to providing our customers with affordable solutions to their natural gas problems. UTI has a diverse client base of both large and small operators ranging from gathering, transmission, and distribution pipeline systems.
