Sr Corrosion Technician - NiSource

Description

Essential Functions

• Assists corrosion related projects throughout Ohio, including:
• AC/DC stray current testing & mitigation
• Impressed current CP design & installation
• Rectifier/station grounding safety inspections
• Large project CP design/onsite inspections
• RMU installation & monitoring
• Provides technical guidance for the Corrosion Control program
• Reviews technical data and information from plant and service activities to ensure that cathodic protection systems remain effective
• Designs cathodic protection systems and directing company employees and/or contract crews in their installations
• Monitors, evaluates, and repairs existing cathodic protection systems
• Evaluates the economic feasibility of protecting unprotected piping systems
• Troubleshoots and ensures the repair of all types of cathodic protection devices
• Ensures that facility data base is maintained through WMS and reviews WMS corrosion reports and verifies accuracy
• Trains personnel in various aspects of corrosion functions
• Assists with troubleshooting difficult circuits
• Assists local technicians with workload (i.e. test station reading/troubleshooting)
• Continues education in corrosion courses (CP Interference, CP3, CIP, etc)
• Leads 3rd party monitoring on Company owned Transmission Class pipelines
• Leads Pipeline Integrity survey and excavation data collection

Required Qualifications for Position

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience as a corrosion technician
• Experience performing ACVG, CIS, DCVG, and PCM
• Possess all of the Operator Qualifications of a Corrosion Technician
• Understanding of 49 C.F.R. Part 192 Subpart I and Subpart O
• Knowledge and ability to mitigate AC and DC stray current interference
• Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, cathodic protection, and impressed current systems
• Able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions
• Competent electrical knowledge
• Proficient with WMS, Excel, Word, COGNOS, Ventyx, etc
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to travel and work overtime, as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle
• Have the ability to train and lead others
• Successful applicant must be available for emergency assignments and work overtime when required, be on-call, work in all types of weather conditions
• Frequent travel is required. Must be able to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime.
• This position is subject to applicable DOT Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan (AMPP) regulations.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline coatings and their applications
• Residency Requirements:
  Due to the nature of our business and your emergency response obligations, the successful candidate must live within the Operating Area.
  Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• NACE CP1-Cathodic Protection Tester Upon Hire
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a corrosion technician
• Experience leading Integrity Management surveys and excavations
• Certified Material Selection/Design Specialist-NACE CP2-Cathodic Protection Technician Upon Hire
• Certified Material Selection/Design Specialist-NACE CIP Level 1 Upon Hire

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

Salary Range:

$53.17 - $53.17

Posting Start Date:

2024-10-16

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-10-29
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.