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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Cathodic Protection Technician

Encinitas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$72K/yr - $101K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Cathodic Protection Technician for the Olivenhain Municipal Water District. The role involves performing inspections on various water systems, enforcing regulations, and maintaining corrosion prevention systems for water pipelines and facilities.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from corrosion prevention test stations to determine the need for maintenance, repair, and/or replacement

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs corrosion prevention and testing devices, equipment, and systems

Applies relevant principles and techniques to evaluate and solve corrosion problems of varying difficulty

Reviews and evaluates corrosion control parameters of water pipelines, storage tanks, reservoirs, flow control facilities, pump stations, and treatment plant facilities

Performs pipeline condition assessments and service life analysis; and participates in the interior inspection of transmission and distribution system pipelines

Installs, maintains, and inspects corrosion prevention systems, which provide cathodic protection and protective coatings for water pipelines, storage tanks, reservoirs, flow control facilities, pump stations, and treatment plant facilities

Coordinates daily tasks of temporary staff as needed to execute corrosion prevention systems

Utilizes and maintains information related to cathodic protection in the District’s geographic information system (GIS), enterprise asset management system (EAM), corrosion project databases, word processing, and spreadsheet applications to retain complete records and files

Prepares clear, concise, and accurate technical reports, and correspondence

In conjunction with other departments, installs and monitors District remote monitoring leak detection devices and software, satellite leak detection efforts, and records information into the GIS system

Serves as liaison for corrosion related projects and assists with the preparation of bids and the selection of contractors to support the District’s Cathodic Protection Program

Trains, instructs and advises other District personnel in corrosion prevention methods, techniques, and practices

Performs all related duties as assigned

Qualification

Corrosion controlCathodic protection systemsWater Distribution Operator D3Water Treatment Operator T1GIS softwareEAM softwareNACE CP1 certificationCustomer serviceTechnical reportingTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or equivalent is required, supplemented by college course work or specialized training related to water science, including corrosion control programs

One year of experience in the administration, testing, and inspection of corrosion control devices or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Valid California driver's license and proof of insurability and Standard First Aid and CPR certifications are required

State of California Water Distribution Operator D3 certification is required

Water Treatment Operator T1 certification is required

A Water Treatment Operator T2 certification is required within two years of appointment

The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Cathodic Protection Tester CP1 certification is required within two years of appointment

The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Electrical Safety Class 70E is required within six months of appointment

Knowledge of the operation, services, and activities of a corrosion control program to include practices, principles and techniques of corrosion control

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding the installation and testing of corrosion control devices

Knowledge of principles of electricity as applied to cathodic protection systems and devices

Knowledge of general safety practices

Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers

Ability to use spreadsheet and database software applications such as geographic information systems (GIS) and enterprise asset management systems (EAM)

Knowledge of applicable water supply and related distribution equipment and facilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service