Gas Fitter - Corrosion Technician - Military Veterans

POSITION: UNION - Gas Fitter - Corrosion Technician (R-06453)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
LOCATION: RGE-NY-Rochester-Scottsville Rd

HOURLY RATE: $19.47 - $52.58

Overview -

A Gas Fitter - Corrosion Technician is committed to safety and safe work practices. These individuals are responsible to ensure the safety of themselves, coworkers, the general public, and Company property. They know and apply the fundamentals of Cathodic Protection and natural gas, and are sensitive to the hazards involved in this discipline. They demonstrate the ability to competently and effectively perform the duties of their job including the skills to think independently, problem solving, and perform the operation of specialized equipment. They work closely with others in a team environment including interaction with employees, customers, agencies, and trade allies in the performance of their duties.

Gas Fitters - Corrosion will be responsible for meeting NGA Operator Qualification requirements associated with corrosion duties. For any Gas Fitter - Corrosion Technician entering the position on or after June 1, 2018, the Company can require training up to and including NACE CP1.

General Requirements -

• Have a satisfactory work record.


• Execute the physical requirements to perform their job.


• Pass job tests; obtain licenses and certificates, and computer skills applicable to the work performed.


• Follow instructions and function in a team environment including effective interaction with supervisors, coworkers, customers, agencies, and trade allies.


• Respond to calls outside of regular hours in all types of weather and be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist or respond to applicable emergency situations as able.


• Comply with the rules of the Company, as applicable.


• Ensure the safety of self, coworkers, the general public, and Company property.


• Represent the Company in a professional manner.


• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED.


• Possess a valid, current NYS driver's license.

Duties -

• Safely and effectively performs any and all work associated with the cathodic protection of the gas system.


• Must have had at least three years' experience in gas operations and/or cathodic protection and/or have completed a formal training program and/or the ability to demonstrate these skills on an appropriate test.


• Must be able to understand and diagnose corrosion related problems as it applies to the gas system and perform the work to correct these problems.

If Position Requirements cannot be satisfied from internal or external applicants, a fully qualified Gas Fitter or other applicant, with documented skills that would be applied in Cathodic Protection through a Progression program is acceptable.

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

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Job Posting End Date:
September-5-2024