Senior Cathodic Protection Engineer
Acuren
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Dakota • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Apply knowledge of engineering principles and corrosion theory to execute projects or complete various aspects of projects
- Execution and supervision of field activities
- Proposal and quotation preparation, reporting, invoicing, scheduling, maintaining communication with project team and client, cost tracking, writing and maintain procedures, and contributing to team initiatives
- Provide engineering support to design and install or inspect and repair cathodic protection systems for clients
- Communicate with engineering firms and client companies to obtain requisite technical information to complete detailed design packages, inspection programs and coordinate installation and inspection activities
- Recommend and contribute to the continual improvement quality process and assisting with updating internal procedures
- Monitor and control project schedules, costs, quality, safety, efficiency, scope, and other project management components
- Data review and analysis
- Perform over-the-line depth of cover, close interval CP and coating surveys and associated data evaluation
- Calibrate test instruments, writing detailed reports, providing issue resolution
- Responsible for producing an “output model” for the HawkEye process to be built to data review and reporting specifications
- Identify and remediate AC and/or DC interference and foreign influence issues
- Diagnose and troubleshot CP and alternating current (AC) mitigation system deficiencies, independently conducting and supervising various types of assessments and applying knowledge of engineering principles and corrosion theory to execute projects
- Utilize HawkEye to conduct field tests and surveys for pipeline operations (e.g., structure potential, close interval potential, AC or direct current voltage gradient, AC current attenuation, line locating, soil resistivity, coating condition and integrity)
- Maintain and update the issue log and assists the HawkEye development team with issue resolution
- Other work duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- AMPP/NACE CP4 – Cathodic Protection Specialist is required, or the ability to pass the CP4 certification exam if not already obtained
- 5+ years of experience in Cathodic Protection design and management
- Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing the HawkEye system to support research and development
- Advanced Microsoft Excel/Visual Basic Application skills to support cathodic protection engineering data analysis and database management
- Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, coatings, and mitigation methods
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- Proficient in CP modeling software and data acquisition systems
- Ability to travel to field locations as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cathodic protection designcorrosion theorydata analysistechnical writingproject managementfield testingAC mitigationDC mitigationcoating surveysdepth of cover surveys
Soft Skills
communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills
Certifications
AMPP/NACE CP4 – Cathodic Protection Specialist