Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
The Corrosion Technician will safely perform compliance surveys, inspections, documentation, repairs and installation of corrosion prevention equipment on BHE natural gas pipeline system.
Pay Range: $30.79 - $46.08 per hour/ Grade 47 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor or Manager
Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Essential Functions:
Conduct internal and external corrosion testing on steel piping to maintain compliance required timelines.
Support internal and external control programs through specific corrosion task.
Analyze and evaluate corrosion compliance survey results and make recommendation to correct abnormalities.
Prepare and submit compliance records for surveys, testing of all CP systems to include rectifier maintenance, ground beds and other mitigation equipment related to corrosion work in a timely manner.
Test, adjust, troubleshoot and maintain all test leads, rectifiers, ground beds, and other corrosion mitigation equipment.
Give technical support including diagnosing problems, training, etc.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities:
Work with and/or oversee third party contractors for the installation of cathodic protection systems related equipment such as deep well anode beds, RMU installs or AC mitigation systems.
Coordinate with local staff during construction planning efforts.
Interact with regulatory agencies during audit activities.
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma or equivalent
3-5 or more years Minimum of 3 three years corrosion or natural gas systems experience
Must have a valid Driver's License along with safe driving record
NACE Certification CP 2, CP 3 and CP 4
What Is Desired Or Can Be Taught:
NACE Certification CP 1 within 1-1/2 Yrs
PC knowledge and applicable software including Microsoft Office Applications.
Use, operate and navigation of Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) Software for compliance timelines.
Complete recordkeeping associated with corrosion compliance activities to ensure that work done is accounted for properly and accurately to be maintained for future reference.
Ability to effectively communicate and cooperate with coworkers.
Basic knowledge and willingness to fully learn principles of corrosion and remediation of steel pipe needs for the different types of corrosion.
Conduct internal/external corrosion testing on steel piping.
Prepare and submit compliance records for surveys, testing of all CP systems to include, rectifiers, ground beds and other mitigation related to corrosion testing.
Test, adjust, troubleshoot and maintain all test leads, rectifiers, ground beds and other corrosion mitigation equipment.
Maintain internal RMU's (Remote Monitoring Unit) on steel piping systems in required areas.
Black Hills Corporation
625 Ninth St
Rapid City
South Dakota United States
ir.blackhillscorp.com/
