What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Cathodic Protection Technician II position at City of Las Cruces, NM?
Nature of Work
Environmental Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time; regular; non-exempt position
This position is a grade RN19.Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts electro-chemical tests and surveys on gas systems to locate problems and the extent of corrosion; takes corrective actions.
- Instructs, leads, schedules, and monitors work crews on the maintenance and placement of anode installation; inspects technician survey potential, written documentation, and job sites.
- Determines the adequacy of electrical connections and electrical continuity during construction.
- Inspects City and contractor construction procedures for corrosion compliance; identifies problems; determines corrective actions; inspects damaged gas lines or exposed gas lines due to wash out; determines extent of damage with help of Pit gauge; recommends repair or replacement, performs minor repairs, and installs Anode, test-wires and Test-Boxes.
- Tests existing pipes for condition of external coating, pipe condition, and evidence of external corrosion; determines whether pipelines conform to DOT safety requirements.
- Prepares reports and maintains records for corrosion control and leak control history; draws, drafts, and develops diagrams for each job as part of the pipe inspection cards; records information on pipeline inspection cards and reports.
- Troubleshoots low potentials on high pressure or low-pressure gas system; checks current to steel gas mains and service; uses line locating equipment for potential shorts with water lines and other utilities.
- Performs research of affected areas, including maps, cards, blueprints and as-builts; prepares work orders/drawings for locates/maps for excavation sites.
- May oversee and instruct corrosion crew members and corrosion technicians in corrosion-related requirements; oversees field activities to ensure compliance with DOT and OSHA requirements; provides technical direction and advice on the repair of the cathodic protection system.
- Performs readings on gas main and services; inspects rectifier system; performs casing check test.
- Reports dangerous or hazardous field conditions to the proper authorities for action.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses/Certification(s)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to: perform field investigations and keep accurate reports and records; perform technical reading and writing; hear gas leaks without the use of electrical equipment due to hazards; work independently with minimal supervision and exercise a fair degree of independence and initiative in the day-to-day improvement and maintenance of the gas system; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
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