Sr Corrosion Tech

Job Description

Description

Be a part of something powerful at America's leading energy provider!

At Exelon, our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are a Fortune 200 company united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.

As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.

Our people are empowered to evolve and advance their careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come, stay and grow -- whether that's in the role and path they start in or in new and exciting career opportunities across our business. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, opportunities for career path changes, and health and retirement benefits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  (*essential job functions)
Proficiently performs all the duties of a corrosion technician.  Leverages a strong understanding of the cathodic protection database for troubleshooting and system improvement.  Promptly and accurately troubleshoots inadequate readings effectively remediating problems on the cathodic protection system.  Leads corrosion technicians in complex troubleshooting, rectifier maintenance, and remote monitoring unit maintenance.  Instructs testers and trainees in large scale or complex corrosion mitigation field tests and the correction and mitigation of problems.  Responds to calls to investigate complex problems on site of excavations.  Determines extent and severity and recommends appropriate corrective measures with proficiency and efficiency.  Installs, operates and repairs appurtenances such as rectifier installations, deep well anodes, ground bed anodes, test wires, resistance bonds, test stations, and instruments with proficiency.  Supports the effort to train new corrosion technicians. Performs quality audits of contractors and corrosion techs.  Supports efforts to verify inspection records meet compliance requirements.  Leads small teams and special projects. Subject to overtime, emergency call–in, and outdoor work in all types of weather.  

Job Specifications:

Knowledge:
Demonstrated ability to understand cathodic protection systems (installation, inspection, maintenance and repair).
Demonstrated ability to understand remote monitoring units.

Demonstrated ability to work with equipment associated with corrosion control work including voltmeters, metal detectors and software

Demonstrated understanding of federal and state corrosion regulations and demonstrates the ability to diligently document regulatory records

Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated proficiency understanding maps and maintain records

Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully with company personnel and customers

Demonstrated proficiency using a personal computer and associated software

Demonstrated ability troubleshooting corrosion jobs

Demonstrated ability to work on DC rectifiers

Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving standards.

Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language.

Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, if and when required, consistent with the Labor Agreement.
 

Qualifications

Location-Spring Gardens

Number of positions-1

Education/Experience:
Over two years’ experience performing corrosion testing and troubleshooting and successful completion of NACE CP1 Tester Certification OR at least four years’ experience performing corrosion testing and troubleshooting and successful completion of Appalachian UG Intermediate Certificate is required.

Disclaimer:  May perform other duties as assigned.  May be required to respond to emergency events.