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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Corrosion Technician. The incumbent will perform skilled inspections and maintenance, assist with measuring corrosion levels of gas pipelines by cathodic levels, and arrange for corrective action.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Monitoring test station readings and rectifiers, performing inspections, and checking for leaks and abnormal operating conditions;
• Assisting with the developing and maintaining a systemic program for monitoring pipeline corrosion;
• Locating underground services and estimating system requirements;
• Operating mechanical and hydraulic equipment and maintaining appropriate visual inspection records;
• Scheduling and maintaining appropriate job records, analyzing and evaluating collected data to determine corrective actions;
• Use compliance software and GIS to complete surveys for different types of corrosion inspections.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of corrosion software/essentials, corrosion control methods, and box/utility locators. Ability to read road maps and utilize GIS maps. Considerable skills in analyzing software, collecting, organizing, interpreting, and evaluating data, and maintaining detailed records. Knowledge of Federal, State, and City regulations (e.g., CFR 192) and City O&M manual. Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Basic math skills. Ability to locate underground gas services/mains. Practical verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, make sound judgments, and multitask while following standard operating procedures. Demonstrated abilities with listening actively, solving complex problems, thinking critically and deciding the best way to address a problem, recognizing issues and proactively troubleshooting the identified problem, and understanding the steps required for problem resolutions and workarounds.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years of experience related to utilities maintenance or repair may include specialized vocational training.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain a Basic Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course certification or equivalent within two years after hire

• One (1) year of experience monitoring and inspecting cathodic protection rectifiers to ensure proper operation and compliance with industry standards;
• Experience working with gas distribution systems;
• Experience using volt meters;
• Experience with data collection and record keeping;
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Possess an Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of a college education.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push objects, pull objects, lift, use fingers and grasp objects. The working conditions may include exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous physical conditions and extreme temperatures. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.