Remote Pipeline Coating Inspector Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Senior Cathodic Protection Technician to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

This position will lead cathodic protection construction efforts, conduct cathodic protection surveys, corrosion control services/testing/assessment, coating inspections, and corrosion inspections to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements for multiple industries including, but not limited to, airports, transit systems, bridges, data center chiller systems, power plants, pipelines, tanks, water and wastewater treatment plants, and concrete structures. This is full time work. You will perform work from home and report to the jobsites as necessary. Most jobs are within the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/New York/Maryland vicinity. The ideal candidate will reside within driving distance of these areas. You may rent a vehicle or drive your own vehicle for project travel. You will be reimbursed for tolls and the mileage rate as listed on gsa.gov when driving your own vehicle. 30% travel is estimated for jobs across the continental US requiring air travel. The ideal candidate will reside within approximately 1 hour travel time to a major airport.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Cathodic Protection/Corrosion team.  Duties include:

• Construction Lead: Preparing labor and materials proposals, schedule and plan projects
• Perform cathodic protection system installations
• Test and troubleshoot cathodic protection system and equipment to ensure effective operation.
• Tests, inspects, maintains and troubleshoots assigned rectifier, bond, test stations, and coupons.
• Perform regulatory-driven cathodic protection surveys and maintenance to ensure compliance and prevention program effectiveness.
• Perform interference testing
• Perform Close Interval Surveys (CIS)
• Perform field repairs
• Support the atmospheric corrosion inspection and maintenance program to maintain equipment integrity and ensure compliance.
• Utilize Pipeline Compliance System (PCS) software to record, monitor, and evaluate cathodic protection and atmospheric corrosion data to ensure compliance with company and regulator requirements.
• Assists in planning work and contributing budget related information as required, consistent with the annual budgeting process.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Certification, diploma or degree in corrosion technology or related field.
• 4 or more years of related experience with cathodic protection systems.
• AMPP/NACE certified Cathodic Protection Technician (CP Level 2 Certification) or higher or Equivalent Certification.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, innovative, responsible and a phenomenal teammate with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Role requires a valid driver's license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.
• Familiarity with CFR 49, Parts 192, 193 and 195.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Card)

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
Grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, pulling hand over hand, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Administrative Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:
Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone/video calls.

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Always, Got Your Back

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

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