What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrosion Technician position at Softinc?
SOFT's client, located in Oakland, NJ, needs a Corrosion Control Consultant to support the testing, monitoring, design, and implementation of corrosion control measures to protect all the catholically protected steel gas distribution mains, services, and metering & regulating stations in accordance with the organization's Standards and State and Federally Mandated Regulatory Requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Investigate and diagnose where cathodic protection systems have failed and determine appropriate remedial action; create work orders, monitor work order process, and recheck after work is completed.
- Direct crews and contractors who install or repair Cathodic Protection work orders.
- Oversee work of contractors.
- Use knowledge of corrosion principles and practices to provide technical solutions within the cathodic protection systems.
- Develop corrective job orders and direct crews on system installation for restoring cathodic protection to structures.
- Achieve the desired results through sound management practice and skills and a commitment to teamwork.
- Direct the team in accomplishing desired results and ensure quality and quantity of work performed is in compliance with standards and procedures, safe work practices and government regulations.
- Maximize system reliability by ensuring timely effective troubleshooting, planning and scheduling of work orders.
- Develop, coach, counsel, and recognize associates and interns.
- Design corrosion protection systems for new steel installations. Provide reports regarding monthly inspections and open work.
- Work with Districts to ensure proper and timely documentation of completed work.
- Train, qualify and supervise seasonal employees performing corrosion testing.
- Accompany representatives of the BPU on inspections of steel distribution facilities for compliance with corrosion control regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years gas operations experience and/or 3 years of corrosion experience.
- Must be logic oriented with mechanical abilities, including a proven ability to plan, organize and problem-solve
- Knowledge of Gas Distribution policies, Appliance Service policies, procedures and practices, including the core computer applications such as DWMS, SAP, MIMS and Excel
- General understanding of electrical circuits and theory
- Excellent verbal communication skills and client focus, including ability to explain a problem to a customer, and gain cooperation from others
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct daily activities and work effectively under minimal supervision
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- This is a safety sensitive position. D.O.T. testing is required.
- Desired Corrosion technician training and NACE or AMPP certification a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to keep neat and accurate paper records, including making layout sketches of facility locations.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Oakland, NJ (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $55
