Cathodic Protection Technician

Universal Technical Resource Services Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Cathodic Protection Technician to join our team.

At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering management and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities

This position will conduct cathodic protection surveys, cathodic protection repairs and installations, corrosion control services, and corrosion inspections. Most jobs are within the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland vicinity. The ideal candidate will reside within driving distance of these areas. You may rent a vehicle or drive your own vehicle for project travel. You will be reimbursed for tolls and the mileage rate as listed on gsa.gov when driving your own vehicle.

• 30% travel is estimated for jobs across the continental US requiring air travel.
• The ideal candidate will reside within approximately 1 hour travel time to a major airport.

Required Certification

• An AMPP/NACE Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) certification is required.

What You Will Be Doing

This position will be a key member of the Cathodic Protection/Corrosion team. Duties include:

• Perform regulatory-driven cathodic protection surveys and maintenance to ensure compliance and prevention program effectiveness.
• Test and troubleshoot cathodic protection system and equipment to ensure effective operation.
• Test, inspect, and maintain rectifiers, test stations, and coupons.
• Interference testing.
• Close Interval Surveys (CIS).
• Minor cathodic protection field repairs.
• Cathodic protection system installations.
• Atmospheric corrosion inspection and maintenance program to maintain equipment integrity and ensure compliance.
• Utilize software to record, monitor, and evaluate cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion data to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Experience

Required Skillsets and Experience:

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, innovative, responsible, and a phenomenal teammate with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Role requires a valid drivers license which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.
• Problem Solving.
• Desire to Learn.
• Positive Attitude.

Ideal Candidate Skillsets and Experience:

• Certification, diploma, or degree in corrosion technology or related field.
• 2 or more years of related experience with cathodic protection systems.
• AMPP/NACE certified Cathodic Protection Tester CP Level 1 Certification or higher or Equivalent Certification.
• Basic knowledge of DC circuits, chemistry, and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of CFR 49 Parts 192, 193, and 195.

Physical Requirements Include but are not limited to:

• Grasping, kneeling, lifting objects up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing.
• Visual requirement: able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print.
• Hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Administrative Requirements Both Field & Office include but are not limited to:

• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Understand problems and collaborate, explore alternative solutions.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis.
• Make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area.
• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
• Complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports.
• Communicate with individuals via telephone/video calls.

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Always Got Your Back

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

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