Intermediate Corrosion Technician

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, has been proudly serving Western Pennsylvania for over 130 years, offering talented individuals the opportunity to serve more than 700,000 customers in the region.  Peoples is more than your average natural gas utility.  We have a vision to:

• Provide valuable services to our customers
• Encourage economic growth for businesses in our region
• Improve the quality of life for our communities
• Ensure that we are protecting our environment
• Support our employees and partners

Join our team and make a difference!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
 

Conduct technical analyses/management of operations projects; also oversee and provide direction/advice to other operations personnel to ensure compliance with regulations, maintain pipeline integrity, and to ensure that all aspects of corrosion control programs are used effectively (level 2 of 3).

Reporting location: Kiski and to support the Kiski, Valley, Indiana and Apollo area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide all aspects of technical analysis and management of external and internal corrosion control programs, to include (but not limited to) data collection, investigations, analyses, technical support, procedure/policy/manual development, problem resolution, remedial actions, field testing, inspections, training programs, contractor bidding and management, development of new technologies, use of new materials and instrumentation, etc. to mitigate adverse effects on natural gas pipelines and storage facilities and in full compliance with rules and regulations.          
• Examine and document all hot tap coupons.                                                   
• Revise and update the transmission field inspection report processes.                                     
• Administer and monitor corrosion contracted services.                              
• Participate as required with regulatory audits and training sessions for employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of practice, procedures, processes, applicable CFR codes, PUC, OSHA, etc.   
• Excellent knowledge pf PNG pipeline systems and storage fields.                    
• Advanced knowledge of essential computer skills and applicable database systems.                       
• Strong planning, writing, and data management skills.                                
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal relationships.       
• Can operate independently, manage multiple projects and complexities and highly responsive to PNG needs.   

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related area required; demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education.
• Minimum of 5 years analytical and corrosion experience.                                    
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, summarize, and related complex data and information. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels internal and external to an organization.                                                       

• Other Experience/Education req