CATHODIC PROTECTION TECHNICIAN

Located out of our Calgary office, the individual in this role will report to the Supervisor of the External Corrosion Team. The Cathodic Protection Technician will be integral to ensuring the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Cathodic Protection (CP) related assets.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

  • Completion of CP Annual Survey work
  • Complete CP readings, soil resistivity testing and gather any other external corrosion related data from dig sites and facilities as required
  • Understand and execute various data acquisition and assessment procedures that are specific to pipeline integrity programs
  • Locate pipelines and document positional pipeline information utilizing electro-magnetic and GPS equipment
  • Organize and optimize survey information collected in order to prepare reporting charts and tables
  • Completion of deficiency correction and investigation items such as isolation repairs, bond repairs, diagnostic testing and stray current investigations
  • Preparation of survey reports
  • Reading and interpreting maps, drawings, procedures, survey results, plots, reports and applicable operation and repair manuals
  • Respond to field operations, management and technical requests as required
  • Install, test, adjust and/or repair rectifiers, anodes, and CP test points / stations
  • Manage customer/client relationship

Education, Skills and Experience:

  • Technical diploma in one of the following programs: Chemical / Electrical / Electronics /
    Geomatics / Materials / Petroleum
  • Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driving record
  • Pipeline / oil field experience not essential but considered an asset
  • NACE certification or related courses would be an asset
  • Competent PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft products
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving ability
  • Travel for periods of time away from home may be required
  • Able to work in various temperature and climate conditions

As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be
conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol and criminal background check
assessments with satisfactory results.

If you are interested in this position please e-mail a cover letter and resume to

careers@providencecorrosion.ca