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Corrosion Technician I/II/Sr.

  2026-05-31     MDU Resources Group     Billings,MT  
Description:

Performs a variety of technical duties in the area of Cathodic Protection (CP) and if applicable offer support to staff engineers/supervisors. Performs CP testing, design and Pipeline Integrity related assessments. Performs field operations and maintenance of cathodic protection and corrosion control systems. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day to day work routine for self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Corrosion Technician I: ($28.00 per hour)

* High school diploma/GED and one year of CP experience; or two-year technical degree; or two years of post-high school training from an approved math or science/technical trade school

Corrosion Technician II: ($34.00 per hour)

* NACE CP Level 1; or

* NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate; and

* Two years corrosion mitigation experience.

Corrosion Technician Sr: ($35.00 - $42.95 per hour depending on experience)

* Must possess a working knowledge of technical procedures at a level normally acquired through the completion of a two-year degree with a strong technical emphasis or equivalent technical experience; and

* NACE CP Level 2 or NACE Corrosion Technologist certification; and

* Four years corrosion mitigation related experience or cathodic protection survey experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Associates degree in technical related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

* Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

* Requires extensive travel (90%+).

* Required to maintain a valid driver's license.

* Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conducts testing on cathodic protection (CP) systems to identify shorts, determine effectiveness and for continuity.

* Uses test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure-to-soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating and rectifier readings; reads shunts.

* Performs maintenance, replacements and enhancements, at the customer's request on their system.

* Prepares basic location mapping, reports and completes recordkeeping.

* Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Level II:

* Troubleshoots cathodic protection systems.

* Compiles data and writes reports for clients with results and recommendations.

* Prepares basic location mapping, reports, and complete recordkeeping.

* Performs all other tasks and special projects as assigned.

In addition to the above, the Sr. Level:

* Performs and oversees advanced field tests (including current requirement test, shorted casing test, IR drop test, soil resistivity and interference tests) and evaluate the results.

* Leads and performs tests to verify the presence of stray current interference and recommend method(s) to mitigate the interference.

* Oversees and monitors personnel in CP testing and maintenance when necessary.

* Responsible to apply knowledge of: AC voltage and its mitigation, corrosion coupon test stations, and code requirements related to CP and pipeline integrity to initiate corrective action.

* Responsible for the maintenance of documentation and records, including data plotting and analysis.

* Performs all other tasks and special projects as assigned.

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