Cathodic Protection Technician

About the role

SIA is seeking an experienced Cathodic Protection (CP) Technician to support a growing field backlog. The role is field-forward and hands-on, requiring candidates to mobilize to client sites, execute complex CP testing and troubleshooting work independently, and produce defensible data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized corrosion and cathodic protection surveys; analyze data and produce field reports.
• Assess and troubleshoot existing impressed-current and galvanic CP systems; recommend repairs and improvements.
• Support the design, installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of CP systems in plant environments with complex underground piping networks.
• Provide scope and pricing input for CP-related client proposals in coordination with project and client managers.
• Support or present at industry meetings (AMPP, NACE-affiliated events, EPRI, industry working groups) on CP best practices and methodology.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of SIA's internal CP data management tools.
• Apply human performance fundamentals and a strong safety mindset on every site assignment; nuclear-site work in particular demands rigorous adherence to procedure use, peer checks, and error-prevention tools.
• Travel 40–60%, typically in one- to two-week intervals, with occasional longer-duration assignments.

Requirements

• CP Level II certification at hire. Equivalent demonstrable experience may be considered, but the candidate must be capable of testing into CP II within the first review cycle.
• 2+ years of field experience in CP testing and troubleshooting; 5+ years strongly preferred.
• CP experience in plant, station, terminal, or other complex industrial environments — i.e., environments with congested underground piping, multiple structures, foreign-line interference, and AC/DC stray current considerations.
• Ability to plan and execute field assignments independently, including writing or adapting test procedures for site-specific conditions.
• Strong oral and written communication; the role requires direct client interface and the production of formal deliverables.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated safety consciousness and attention to error-prevention; comfortable working under formal procedure-use, configuration-control, and FME-style work environments.
• Self-starter who can manage their own schedule across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
• Project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• or CP Specialist.
• Degree in engineering or physical-science discipline.
• Prior experience at nuclear, fossil, or hydro generating stations.
• Experience with onsite leadership of multi-discipline field projects.
• Familiarity with CP data management platforms.
• Programming (Python, LabView)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
• ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Pay

The expected salary range for this role in Denver, CO is $71,960 to $91,200 annually. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.

Contact

SIA is an equal opportunity employer. Candidate information may be verified during the hiring process. Inaccurate, deceptive, or mass-generated applications may be disqualified from consideration.