Gas Corrosion Specialist 1

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Date: Mar 28, 2025

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

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Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025

Pay Grade

11

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

Performs atmospheric corrosion inspections and cathodic protection monitoring on CPS Energy’s gas system. Atmospheric corrosion inspections include visually inspecting exposed gas piping such as residential and commercial meter sets or regulator stations.  Cathodic protection duties include performing cathodic protection voltage reads at test points throughout the gas system. Other duties include assisting Corrosion Control Journeymen in troubleshooting the gas cathodic protection system.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Creates appropriate orders based on results of visual inspections.
  • Mitigates minor atmospheric corrosion or cathodic protection issues found by utilizing specified paint or coating products.
  • Report any abnormal operating conditions found on meter sets or piping (leaks, buried stopcocks, hazardous conditions etc.).
  • Utilize handheld unit to document voltage readings from cathodic protection test points to ensure proper cathodic protection on CPS Energy’s steel gas system.
  • Report issues found with cathodic protection test points. (i.e.. broken lids, broken wires etc.).
  • Perform inspections and associated work in residential, commercial and/or industrial settings.
  • Driving necessary from one work location to another.
  • Extensive walking may be necessary to complete cathodic protection or atmospheric corrosion inspection routes.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures to include wearing of Personal Protective Equipment and reporting all safety concerns.
  • Assist Corrosion Control Journeymen or Technicians in troubleshooting the cathodic protection system.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work outdoors with extensive walking
Possess a valid driver’s license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPSE policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations
Ability to read and interpret GIS maps for locations of facilities
Ability to exercise good judgement and follow CPS Energy procedures
Ability to utilize handheld equipment for read and inspection documenting
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with atmospheric corrosion inspections
  • Experience with cathodic protection monitoring

Competencies

Using Computers and Technology
Communicates Effectively
Serving Customers
Learning Quickly
Working Safely
Delivering High Quality Work

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi- functioning printer and calculator.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


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