Corrosion Technician III

About the role

The purpose of this position is to inspect and maintain cathodic protection systems and equipment used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Corrosion control utilizes chemistry, electricity, physics, metallurgy, and other sciences to mitigate or control corrosion damage through the application of cathodic protection to control the mechanical, electrical, and chemical aspects involved in the deterioration of a material (corrosion).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance surveys and all associated inspections (e.g., annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Timely cathodic protection troubleshooting.
• Timely creation of remediation work orders (e.g., install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station).
• Alternating Current (AC) Monitoring and Mitigation
• Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
• Provide guidance/assistance to Corrosion Apprentice/Level I/Level II Technicians.
• Advanced design of cathodic protection systems.
• Maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems (GIS) in a timely fashion.
• Advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers.
• Calibrating half-cells in accordance with procedures.
• Atmospheric inspection of exposed pipe spans in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Monitoring of corrosion control records to ensure compliance in the company designated databases and database systems.
• Perform & Analyze Indirect Surveys (CIS, DCVG, ACVG, ACCA, etc.).
• Provide Corrosion Contractor Oversight & Schedule Direction.
• OQ Evaluation of lower-level Corrosion technicians.
• Generate reports from company designated database systems as needed.
• Analysis of survey data.
• Provides relevant support / inspection for cathodic protection needs on engineering / construction projects.
• Provides corrosion control-related support to internal departments or external contract support.
• Accurately enters new facilities and compliance data into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion.
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications – Corrosion Technician III

• Education, Certifications/Licenses: Associate degree – technical / trade school with math, electrical, or science-based curriculum OR High school diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NACE CP2 Certification (Cathodic Protection Technician)
• NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification or company designated equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Required: Specific Skills & Knowledge

• MS Office Suite – intermediate proficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational Skills - Intermediate.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles – intermediate proficiency.
• Electrical knowledge (Ohms Law).
• Mathematics aptitude – intermediate proficiency (Algebra & Geometry).
• Problem solving skills.
• Critical Thinking.
• Data Analysis.
• Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) proficiency.
• Field Data Logger Proficiency (Allegro, MESA 3 Tablet, etc.).
• Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company

Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Additional Information

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.