Hybrid Corrosion Technician I/II at MDU Resources Group, Inc.

Performs a variety of technical duties in the area of Cathodic Protection (CP) and if applicable offer support to staff engineers/supervisors. Performs CP testing, design and Pipeline Integrity related assessments. Performs field operations and maintenance of cathodic protection and corrosion control systems. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day to day work routine for self and others.

Corrosion Technician I: ($26.68 - $33.36)

• High school diploma/GED and one year of Cathodic Protection experience; or
• Two-year technical degree; or
• Two years of post-high school training from an approved math or science/technical trade school.

Corrosion Technician II: ($29.87 - $37.34)

• NACE CP Level 1; or
• NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate; and 
• Two years corrosion mitigation experience.

Corrosion Technician I: 

• NACE CP Level 1; or
• NACE Corrosion Technician Certificate

Corrosion Technician II:

• Associates degree in technical related field.

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• Requires extensive travel (50%+).
• Required to maintain a valid driver's license. 

• Assists staff and supervisors in a variety of tasks associated with construction, operation, maintenance, pipeline integrity and Cathodic Protection (CP), which may include: preparation of construction authorizations, layout and design of facilities, material orders, construction supervision, cathodic related surveys and equipment.
• Conducts tests to identify shorts and continuity tests in CP systems. Uses test instruments to perform a variety of field tests such as structure-to-soil potentials, voltage and current measurements, soil resistivity, pipe/cable locating and rectifier readings.
• Evaluates effectiveness of CP systems and initiates maintenance, replacements or enhancements when required.
• Performs annual/periodic CP surveys, confirms effectiveness and ensures regulatory compliance of WBI’s pipeline system.
• Assists with special studies, cost and budget estimates, reports or other projects as may be required. 
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Job responsibilities may differ depending on level of position.