Cathodic Protection Technician (CP1 / CP2)

Summary

Osmose is seeking a licensed Cathodic Protection CP1/CP2 technician to perform cathodic protection testing, inspection, and evaluation of systems installed on electric transmission and distribution assets, including steel transmission towers and related structures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts field testing in accordance with industry standards, Osmose procedures, and customer specifications.
• Performs cathodic protection testing activities on electric utility assets in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards, and Osmose procedures.
• Carries out soil pH testing, soil resistivity tests using the soil box method, structure-to-electrolyte potential measurements, structure resistance tests using the 3-pin method, current requirement testing, galvanizing thickness testing, existing cathodic protection system testing, structure-to-soil potential testing, instant on/instant off testing, coupon testing, anode current testing, identification of galvanic and impressed current systems, rectifier output voltage and current measurements, and general system troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years’ experience and holding current Cathodic Protection Technician (AMPP/NACE CP2) certification required
• 5 years’ experience and holding a current Cathodic Protection Tester (AMPP/NACE CP1) certification required
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to read technical procedures and document test results
• Ability to work outdoors and around energized electrical equipment

Physical Demands

• Requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Work Environment: Outdoor work in varying weather conditions with potential exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, and moderate noise levels.