Senior Corrosion Control Technician
Grade: 4
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION.
- Conducts full range of activities associated with cathodic protection systems.
- Installs, maintains and operates cathodic protection systems.
- Collects information to aid in the design of cathodic protection systems.
- Conducts electrical surveys necessary for the installation and maintenance of cathodic protection systems using electrical survey instruments.
- Identifies and corrects problems in cathodic protection systems.
- Conducts current requirement tests and evaluates and corrects the results.
- Inspects and monitors corrosion control work of contractor and company crews including the installation of anodes, test stations, beds, rectifiers and insulation fittings.
- Works closely with Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) and Distribution Integrity (DIM) teams in the design and location of ground bed cathodic protection systems.
- Leads various direct assessment and other activities related to Pipeline Integrity Management projects.
- Maintains maps and records pertinent to cathodic protection systems.
- Designs and inspects rectifier and deep-or-shallow ground bed installations.
- Assists in training and directing other employees engaged in similar duties.
- Takes the lead in applying new technology and skills to accomplish tasks and may teach them to others.
- Interacts and helps build positive relationships with regulatory auditors.
- Performs activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.
- Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
- Works with project specialists, engineering and corrosion coordinator when new steel pipe systems are being designed, relocated or replaced.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
- Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
- Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
- Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
- Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company’s values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company’s Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
- Must become familiar the Company’s procedures and Corrosion Guidelines and contents of the Safety Manual. Must complete all required safety training.
Prerequisites
Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Must have 3 years demonstrated Corrosion Control Technician proficiency and have completed all curriculum for that role. If technician holds an Associate’s Degree, 2 years of demonstrated Atmos Corrosion Technician proficiency is required.
Requires valid driver’s license in accordance with Company standards.
Certificates, Licenses, etc.
- Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications
- (NACE) CP1 Tester certification and (NACE) CP 2 or Corrosion Technologist certification required
- NACE membership in good standing.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
Computer Skills
- Requires a working knowledge of various software applications to create documents, reports and graphical design. (excel)
- Requires ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical methods.
- Must be able to pass basic math assessment.
Communication Skills
- Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.
Work Conditions
- Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.
- May require overnight travel.
- May have residence requirement due to callout response time.
Physical Demands
- Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
- Requires acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
- Requires extensive walking on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 60 pounds.
Other Requirements:
- As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.
Onboarding
Description of Course: As a part of your on-boarding process all new employees will attend Atmos Energy Essentials 3-Day. This 3-day training at the Charles K Vaughn center in Plano, TX has been designed to provide new employees with the keys to success at Atmos Energy. The information and activities provide the foundation for all other learning activities. Participants learn about what matters to the organization and how they fit into the vision and strategy. Topics include how to be-incident free, give back to the community, achieve financial results, serve the customer and learn something new each day. Participants also learn about themselves and other team mates, what it means to be at your best each day, how to hold themselves and others accountable and provide feedback. After leaving the three-day session new employees are better prepared to participate as a team member and contribute to the organization.
Instruction Type: Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: 3 Days
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Technical/Job Readiness Skills
Description of Course: This course is offered as a stand-alone course The audience is a mid-size group consisting of MIC technicians, corrosion technicians, and others who would benefit from this course. This course is a prerequisite for Corrosion Essentials.
Instruction Type: Self-Guided eLearning Followed By Instructor-Led Training.
Timeframe: The eLearning pre-work component will be approximately 40 minutes long. The instructor-led training component is three days long.
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Description of Course: This course is offered as a stand-alone course. The audience is a very large group consisting of corrosion technicians, as well as field personnel such as engineers, town operators, project specialists, field construction coordinators, compliance technicians, distributor operators, construction operators, crew leaders, and certain managerial positions (compliance/operation supervisors). This course is a prerequisite for Corrosion Essentials as well as the I series of Construction Essentials.
Instruction Type: Self-Guided eLearning Followed by Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: The eLearning pre-work component will be approximately 40 minutes long. The instructor-led training component is three days long.
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Description of Course: The purpose of these courses is to provide new corrosion technicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively perform Atmos Energy corrosion activities.
Instruction Type: Self-Guided eLearning Followed by Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: The eLearning pre-work component will be approximately two to two and a half hours long. The instructor-led training component consists of three weeks of instruction.
Prerequisites: Basic Electrical, Basic Corrosion
Operator Qualifications: I01, I02, I03, I04, I05, I06, I07, I08, I09, I10
Description of Course: The CP 1 – Cathodic Protection Tester course presents CP technology to students entering the cathodic protection industry. Upon successful completion of the course and exams, the student will be certified as a NACE Cathodic Protection Tester. At the conclusion of the course you will be asked to complete a course evaluation.
Skills Assessment:
- Basics of electricity, electrical laws, electrochemistry, corrosion and CP theory
- Polarity related to current flow and metal corrosion activity
- Conduct tests to identify shorts and continuity tests in CP systems
- Use test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure-to-soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating and rectifier readings
- CP components including impressed current systems, galvanic anodes and test stations
- Read shunts and understand their use in rectifiers, bonds, and anodes
- Perform periodic surveys to confirm the effectiveness of a CP system
- Reference cells, their maintenance, use, and precautions
- Basic location mapping, report preparation, and record keeping
- Review safety issues specific to CP
- Code requirements related to CP
Instruction Type: Vendor Classroom Training
Timeframe: Five Days
The following are strongly recommended, but not required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months CP work experience
- Ability to perform basic math calculations (simple algebra, fractions, and conversions)
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Safety Skills
Description of Course: This advanced training program is designed to improve drivers’ skills and habits through a combination of classroom education and valuable on road instruction. Each driver learns through several behind the wheel experiences, and by observing an instructor-narrated drive that demonstrates unique techniques to navigate through traffic.
Instruction Type: Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: 2 Hours
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Advanced Job Skills
Description of Course: The CP 1 – Cathodic Protection Tester course presents CP technology to students entering the cathodic protection industry.
The exams cover the following skill and knowledge factors:
- Basics of electricity, electrical laws, electrochemistry, corrosion and CP theory
- Polarity related to current flow and metal corrosion activity
- Conduct tests to identify shorts and continuity tests in CP systems
- Use test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure-to-soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating and rectifier readings
- CP components including impressed current systems, galvanic anodes and test stations
- Read shunts and understand their use in rectifiers, bonds, and anodes
- Perform periodic surveys to confirm the effectiveness of a CP system
- Reference cells, their maintenance, use, and precautions
- Basic location mapping, report preparation, and recordkeeping
- Review safety issues specific to CP
- Code requirements related to CP
Instruction Type: Instructor-Led Vendor Training
Timeframe: 5 Days
The following is strongly recommended, but not required:
- Six months CP work experience
- Ability to perform basic math calculations (simple algebra, fractions, and conversions)
Description of Course: The CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician course provides intermediate-level training in theoretical knowledge and practical fundamentals for testing on both galvanic and impressed current CP systems. Classroom instruction is comprised of lectures and hands-on training at an outdoor facility, using equipment and instruments for CP testing.
The exams cover the following skill and knowledge factors:
- Perform advanced field tests (including current requirement test, shorted casing test, IR drop test, soil resistivity, and interference tests) and evaluate the results
- Perform tests to verify the presence of stray current interference and recommend method(s) to mitigate the interference
- Understand AC voltage and its mitigation
- Maintenance of documentation and records, including data plotting and analysis
- Conduct and understand the importance of periodic surveys, including IR- Free readings, polarization decay tests and current measurements
- Test and troubleshoot rectifier component parts
- Understand corrosion coupon test stations
- Understand code requirements related to CP
Instruction Type: Vendor Classroom Training
Timeframe: Five Days
The following are strongly recommended, but not required:
- In-depth high school chemistry and mathematics courses
- The NACE Basic Corrosion course
- CP 1-Cathodic Protection Tester or equivalent
To register for a course, contact your supervisor or go to the Atmos Energy Learning Center.