Supervisor, Corrosion Control

Description

Position location can be negotiable with various Nicor Gas Illinois locations.

The purpose of this position is to supervise the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems used for corrosion control to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Functional Expertise:

• Accountable to ensure that required readings (i.e. annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) are performed in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Accountable to ensure interference testing and monitoring (A/C & D/C) is performed and appropriate remediation taken.
• Accountable for design and implementation of interference mitigation
• Accountable for troubleshooting (i.e. low systems, shorted conditions) within a timely fashion (1 month)
• Accountable for ensuring work orders for remediation (i.e. install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station) are generated in a timely fashion. Follows through with necessary stakeholders to ensure completion in a timely fashion.
• Accountable for maintenance and updates of corrosion control mapping systems (Atlas pages / GIS) in a timely fashion
• Accountable for performance of QA checks on isolated service reads performed by Leak Survey contractor
• Accountable for designing new Cathodic Protection (CP) systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Accountable for monitoring new CP installation projects to ensure successful completion in accordance with plans and procedures
• Accountable for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectifiers
• Accountable for ensuring half-cells are calibrated in accordance with procedures
• Accountable for ensuring inspection of bridge (exposed) crossings in accordance with procedures
• Accountable for review of corrosion control designs for new construction or other / special projects

Business Acumen:

• Monitors corrosion control records to ensure compliance
• Seeks out information sources and reviews available information to identify additional reads / surveys to be performed (i.e. foreign line crossings, casings)
• Identifies and works with others as necessary to implement process improvements
• Measures and monitors performance (i.e. productivity and QA)
• Trends and analyzes corrosion control data

Engagement:

• Provides support for pipeline replacement prioritization
• Provides relevant support for engineering / construction projects
• Provides corrosion control-related support to Integrity Management Departments when determining appropriate Accelerated Actions and Preventive & Mitigative measures.
• Provides support in evaluating new corrosion control technology as well as corresponding processes and procedures for use.
• Responsible for coaching and developing employees within span of control.
• Responsible for collaborating and building effective relationships with various stakeholder groups.
• Responsible for establishing goals and objectives for the department to ensure compliance activities are met and to drive continual improvement.

Driving Results:

• Responsible for ensuring payment for electric (rectifiers) and remote monitoring
• Generates reports as needed
• Tests application upgrades
• Implements accelerated actions (DIMP) & additional Preventive and Mitigative measures (TRIMP) as identified by others
• Verifies OQ, safety, and training compliance for staff and applicable contractors
• Directs the work of Corrosion Technicians to ensure efficient, compliant completion
• Ensures that compliance records are accurately entered into the appropriate system of record in a timely fashion
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success
• Completes work for respective area within budgetary constraints. Provides timely, thorough, and accurate variance explanations as necessary.

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• Valid drivers license
• NACE CP2 (Cathodic Protection Technician)
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or equivalent electrical training

OR

• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other Technical Discipline

Preferred:

• NACE CP3 (Cathodic Protection Technologist)
• BS Electrical Engineering or other Engineering Discipline
  Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 7-10 years experience in cathodic protection and corrosion control
• 5-7 years pipeline experience

Preferred:

• 2-3 years supervisory experience
  Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• MS Office – intermediate proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement codes, standards, and procedures
• Ability to identify process improvements and work with others to develop appropriate processes and procedures
• Directing and developing direct reports
• Managing to budgets

Preferred:

• Cathodic Protection Data Manager (CPDM) or CORCON proficiency
• Compliance Tracking System (CTS) proficiency
• Geographic Information System (GIS) proficiency
• Comshare proficiency
• PeopleSoft Financials proficiency
  Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Travel:

• Occasional (5 – 20%)

Physical Demands:

• This position occasionally requires prolonged standing or walking.
• This position occasionally requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder level.
• This position occasionally requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The incumbent works in an office environment.
• The incumbent may work near or with moving mechanical parts.
• The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.
• The incumbent may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• The incumbent may be exposed to excessive noise.
  Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

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Job Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Illinois-Northern Illinois-Rockford

Operating Company: Nicor Gas

Other Locations: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Bellwood, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Glen Ellyn, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Joliet, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Des Plaines

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Rockford - 4651 Linden Rd. (4651RockfordCODE)

4651 Linden Rd.

Rockford, 61109

Bellwood - 615 Eastern Ave. (615BellwoodCODE)

615 Eastern Ave.

Bellwood, 60104

Glen Ellyn - 90 N Finley Rd. (90GlenEllynCODE)

90 N Finley Rd.

Glen Ellyn, 60137

Joliet - 3000 East Cass St. (3000JolietCODE)

3000 East Cass St.

Joliet, 60432

Des Plaines - 1665 Birchwood Ave. (1665DesPlainesCODE)

1665 Birchwood Ave.

Des Plaines, 60018

Req ID: NGC2000041