Cathodic Protection Technician
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
Willingboro, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Willingboro, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
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Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Bensalem, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Bensalem, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Marlton, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Marlton, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
Baltimore, MD · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
Media, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Media, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Clayton, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Clayton, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Test (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen * Reliable transportation and ...
Valley Forge, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Valley Forge, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Chester Heights, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Chester Heights, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Huntingdon Valley, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Huntingdon Valley, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Sewell, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Sewell, NJ · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Fort Washington, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
Fort Washington, PA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
AMPP CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester (formerly NACE CP1) OR AMPP CP2 - Cathodic Protection Technician (Formerly NACE CP2) Certification * Candidates without these credentials are welcome to apply ...
$14.90 - $18.25
10% of jobs
$20.36 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.25 - $21.59
24% of jobs
The median wage is $24.23 / hr.
$21.59 - $24.93
20% of jobs
$24.93 - $28.28
19% of jobs
$28.99 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$28.28 - $31.62
7% of jobs
$31.62 - $34.97
3% of jobs
$34.97 - $38.31
6% of jobs
$38.31 - $41.65
4% of jobs
$41.65 - $45
3% of jobs
$45 - $48.34
2% of jobs
$48.34 - $51.68
0% of jobs
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$27
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To thrive as a NACE CP1 (NACE Coating Inspector Program Level 1), you need a solid understanding of coating materials, surface preparation, and industry inspection standards, typically supported by successful completion of the NACE CIP Level 1 certification. Familiarity with inspection reporting software, various measuring instruments (such as holiday detectors and dry film thickness gauges), and adherence to safety protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are valuable soft skills. These competencies are important to ensure accurate coating inspections, maintain quality control, and support client satisfaction in industrial and construction projects.
A NACE CP1 job involves working as an entry-level cathodic protection (CP) technician, responsible for preventing corrosion on metal structures like pipelines, storage tanks, and offshore platforms. CP1 technicians assist in performing surveys, collecting data, and installing or maintaining cathodic protection systems under the supervision of more experienced personnel. This role requires knowledge of basic electrical principles, corrosion prevention methods, and industry standards. A NACE CP1 certification, provided by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), is often required for this position.
NACE CP1 professionals often work on-site at industrial facilities, construction sites, or shipyards where protective coatings are applied, and environments may range from indoor workshops to outdoor settings prone to varying weather conditions. Team structures typically include collaboration with project managers, engineers, applicators, and other quality control staff to ensure coating processes meet industry and project specifications. Daily responsibilities often involve conducting surface inspections, maintaining detailed inspection records, and communicating findings to both site leadership and clients. Many NACE CP1 inspectors find opportunities for advancement by gaining experience with complex projects or pursuing higher-level NACE certifications, such as CP2 or CIP Level 2.

$35 - $40/hr
Full-time, Per diem
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Civil engineering construction
201 - 500 Employees
Pittsburgh, PA, US
1949