Corrosion Technician

　　Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

　　Pay Range $41.27 to $43.33

　　Location Colorado Springs, CO

　　Date First Posted 1/23/24

　　Applications are being accepted until: 1/30/24

　　*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

　　Corrosion Technician

　　As a Corrosion Technician at Colorado Springs Utilities, you will ensure the tasks that our water crews perform adhere to Colorado Springs Utilities and NACE standards for installing and maintaining corrosion protection devices. You will have the opportunity to install, test, measure data, and collect information for the WMRP, Design Engineering, and Corrosion programs of work. If you are interested in continuing to advance your career and professional development in corrosion (we will even help you obtain your NACE Cathodic Protection Tester-CP1 certification!), we want to hear from you!

　　A day in the life of a Corrosion Technician may include:

　　Designing corrosion control systems for standard projects

　　Reviewing cathodic protection designs prior to project installation

　　Maintaining cathodic protection rectifiers (120V/240V/480V AC)

　　Inspecting pipeline coatings, internal tank coating systems, and external tank coating systems

　　Troubleshooting corrosion system anomalies

　　Conducting corrosion surveys to include annual, 10 percent, and soil resistivity testing

　　Installing galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems

　　Inspecting the installation of cathodic protection appurtenances and systems of contract and Colorado Springs Utilities crews

　　Testing cathodic protection systems using a wide variety of test methods, including current requirements, “on/off surveys” (requires installation of interrupting device at rectifier), current output tests on galvanic and impressed current anodes, depolarization tests, isolation/insulator tests, and system continuity tests

　　Helping to oversee the quality control of cathodic protection installations and ensure that work meets Federal, State, and Colorado Springs Utilities guidelines

　　Who You Are

　　Demonstrated experience in corrosion assessment and cathodic protection

　　Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license AND a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required, or the ability to obtain a CDL within one year of hire

　　Water and/or gas pipeline construction experience is valued

　　NACE Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1) Certification is required within one year of hire

　　Who We Are

　　One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)

　　A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)

　　Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

　　Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report)

　　Our Commitment to Our Employees

　　Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

　　Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

　　Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

　　Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

　　Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

　　Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

　　Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

　　Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

　　Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

　　Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

　　Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

　　Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

　　Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

　　Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

　　Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

　　Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

　　Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

　　Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

　　ATTENTION :

　　All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

　　Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

　　Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

　　Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

　　For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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　　Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.

　　Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft