Advanced Corrosion Field Technician

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

This is an advanced-level position involving technician work with a structural materials field team. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to : performing testing procedures using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and conducting field testing and sampling on the boat; preparing and logging field samples for laboratory testing; entering data into the appropriate reporting software or database; analyzing test results and contributing to corrosion assessment reports; and maintaining equipment, including NDT tools, vehicles, boats, barges, trailers, and other field instruments.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience operating a motorized boat and understanding of safety procedures for boat operations, prior field construction experience in a marine environment and high evaluations, familiarity with structural materials, the ability to work effectively in a team environment, proficiency with computers and Microsoft software, and hands-on experience with both hand and power tools. While Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experience is preferred, it is not required. This position is part of the Field Operations unit within the Corrosion and Composite Materials Team.

Specific duties include but are not limited to, the following :

• Pilots field operations employees in a boat to and from field assignments safely.
• Drives field operations truck while towing boat to field assignments.
• Conducts non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and other advanced field testing of bridges and other structures, processes test results, and contributes the data to corrosion assessment reports.
• Acquires representative samples in the field for laboratory evaluation and tracks and reports the results.
• Installs or repairs components of corrosion protection systems on bridges and other structures.
• Process experimental and production data from remote telemetry systems.
• Logs and reviews data to evaluate the performance of cathodic protection systems and their monitoring components.
• Conducts and documents the calibration and maintenance of field equipment, ensuring it remains in good working condition.
• Maintains logs for submittals related to ongoing projects and supports other corrosion engineering personnel as needed.
• Collaborates with the field team to evaluate existing structures for corrosion potential and provides solutions to extend service life.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds in the performance of duties is required.
• Other Duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications : Must have a valid drivers license. Ability to operate a motorized boat. Must have or obtain a boating safety education card within three months of employment. Ability to operate hand and power tools.