Job For Cathodic Protection Technician In A Reputable Oil and Gas Company

Ofix Recruit - Our client, an Indigenous Oil and Gas company located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is recruiting currently to fill the position below:     Job Title: Cathodic Protection Technician Job Reference Code: CPTH/PH/10/18 Location: Port Harcourt Job Type: Permanent Responsibilities/Summary of Functions

• Perform Bi-Monthly Rectifier Inspections
• Perform Annual Surveys
• Perform Atmospheric Inspections
• Perform Facility Assessments
• Utilize corrosion test equipment and instrumentation
• Perform cathodic protection pipe to soil surveys, read rectifiers and record readings
• Design and maintain rectifiers and ground beds
• Test, repair and monitor shorted casings
• Identify and mitigate AC and DC interference
• Conduct atmospheric corrosion inspections and investigations and analyze the data
• Provide work direction/oversight to crews performing close interval surveys and DCVG/ACVG studies. Perform remedial actions according to data results.
• Maintain records and complete required reports for internal corrosion program and cathodic protection
• Prepare as-built sketches and redlines existing drawings
• Responsible for DOT compliance and audits for assets
• Apply corrosion mitigation to underground facilities
• Conduct soil analysis
• Perform non-destructive testing on pipelines to determine wall thickness
• Work with DCP Corrosion software solutions including PCS, XMAP and Maximo
• Manage inspection activities with oil or gas clients
• Review requirements of jobs and develop plans for implementation
• Analyze, revise, and make recommendations for improvements to the inspection process and procedure manuals
• Understand and abide by the procedures set by corporate procedural manuals, the Inspection Quality Manual and the project specification
• Verify the proper use and calibration of inspection instruments as described in the Inspection Quality Manual
• Perform hold point inspections of surface preparation and coating work in accordance with the procedures of the Inspection Quality Manual
• Complete project documentation and record keeping in accordance with the procedures of the Inspection Quality Manual

• OND or HND diploma or equivalent required
• Experience on oil or natural gas projects helpful
• Must be able to travel to customer sites as needed
• NACE CP II Certification required
• 5 years related coatings inspection experience