Integrity Technician I

Integrity Technician I

Georgetown, DE

Your role in our success:

This position will maintain compliance with 49CFR Part 192 regulations and maintain Chesapeake Utilities Corporation pipeline systems. Support the implementation and management of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s pipeline integrity program. Conduct pipeline patrolling, leakage surveys, coating inspection surveys and other required inspections.

What’s in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

- Competitive base salary

- Fantastic opportunities for career growth

- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

- Monthly recognition events

- Endless wellness initiatives and community events

- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

What you'll be working on:

- Activities associated with Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s Pipeline Integrity Programs operation and maintenance

- Conduct routine pipeline patrolling surveys. (Mains, Services, Business Districts, Water Crossings, Exposed Mains, ect.)

- Conduct routine Cathodic Protection surveys. (Rectifier Inspections, Test Point, Bond, Casing, Insulator, ect.)

- Conduct routine pipeline leak surveys. (Mains, Services, Business Districts, Water Crossings, Exposed Mains, ect.)

- Conduct routine coating assessment surveys. (Atmospheric, Mains, Services, Stations, Exposed Mains, ect.)

- Troubleshoot, supervise and coordinate Cathodic Protection system’s operation, maintenance, installation and repair efforts.

- Assist with pipeline locating.

- Maintain records for compliance with applicable codes

- Perform other duties as required.

Who you are:

- Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent knowledge and relevant experience in corrosion control.

- One to three (1-3) years pipeline corrosion experience with NACE CP Tester certification or equivalent training preferred.

- Operator Qualified (OQ) for assigned tasks for position.

- Equipment and Tools – Personal computer, rectifier operation and maintenance, line locating equipment, leak detection and pinpointing equipment, plan reading, hand tools.

- Understanding of all applicable federal, state, and local regulations such as 49CFR Part 192, Subpart O (pipeline integrity rule), etc.

- Methods and Processes- Cathodic protection survey methods (pipe-to-soil, close-interval, rectifiers, bond currents, anodes, voltage gradient (DCVG and AC Attenuation) surveys, electrical surveys, coating inspections, line location methods, leak detection and pinpointing methods, word processor, data base, spread sheet knowledge.

- Excellent communication and customer relations skills.

- Keen sense of smell.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.