Description

Avangrid is looking to expand at Southern Connecticut Gas, located along the shoreline of Connecticut. Our technicians perform troubleshooting on our gas facilities, while remediation is carried out by outside contractors and initial testing is done by another role. We believe in developing talent and promoting the careers of our employees, encouraging and supporting any endeavor for additional qualification. This role requires a motivated individual as you will be the one dictating the pace of your work! Avangrid offers several great benefits- competitive 401k matching, a flexible work schedule, training opportunities, career advancement, guranteed top of pay range once time in grade is met, and a growing paid time off package. Reach out today if you have questions or would like to join!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to not only work safely, but to promote a safe work ethic and behavior. 
• Responsible to perform and interpret required readings (i.e. annual test points, isolated services, casings, bonds, foreign crossings) in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures. 
• Responsible for timely cathodic protection troubleshooting (i.e. low systems, shorted conditions)
• Responsible for timely creation of remediation work orders (i.e. install anodes, clear short, install insulator, repair / replace test station). Follows through with necessary departments to ensure timely completion.
• Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
• Responsible for performance of QA checks on reads performed by others
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of rectiers
• Responsible for maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for atmospheric inspections for bridge crossings, above ground piping that is dept. responsibility, or other exposed piping a needed in accordance with procedures.
• Understands use of unique equipment and tools used purposely for Cathodic Protection
  measures. 
• Provides corrosion control-related support to other Departments as needed for maintenance / repair. 
• Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success.
• Transmission and / or High-Pressure Distribution gas mains.
• Performs annual CIS of scheduled piping.
• Works with Engineering on annual testing of scheduled HCA piping. 
• Works with R.O.W. crews with follow up investigations or maintenance.
• Works closely with peers from other utilities to maintain CP at franchise gate stations.
• Responds to arcing or stray voltage conditions on gas lines.
• Assist with troubleshooting responsibilities as required by Corrosion control Supervisor.

Requirements

Education:

• NACE CP1 (Cathodic Protection Tester) or greater.
• High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 2 years relevant experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Related Work Experience:

• Past experience with use of hand tools.
• Gas Pipeline experience.
• Troubleshooting experience.
• 2 years field work of pipeline cathodic protection / corrosion control.
• Successful completion of all current Operational Qualications.

Required Specic Skills & Knowledge:

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read Infrastructure mapping and/or electric schematics.
• Mathematics aptitude.
• Procient in use of Company computer systems.
• Knowledge and concepts of Electrical Theory.
• Customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills.
• CP design skills.
• Ability to interpret engineer designs.
• Understands the concepts of rectiers and ground bed replacement.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Frequent local travel with occasional out of town requirements (optional conferences, travel limited to work company territory around Connecticut).
• The ability to work in both oce and eld environments.
• May work near or with moving mechanical parts.
• Will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• May be exposed to excessive noise.
• Frequent interaction with other employees.
• Frequent interaction with customers.
• Company vehicle provided for work.