Electrician/Field Technician - TAFE Students Preferred (Start ASAP)

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional position for a Cathodic Protection Technician to join Service Stream in our Ringwood office. If you already have an electrician or other trade certificate, this will assist in obtaining your Cathodic Protection qualification in a shorter timeframe. 

About the Role

Service Stream’s Utilities division is currently seeking to fill an additional position in the Cathodic Protection department. On the job training and mentoring will be provided to become fully qualified. Once trained and accredited, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Cathodic Protection systems operating on the gas infrastructure network operating in Victoria. Be part of a team to deliver scheduled works and projects ensuring compliance with Australian Standards. The role of Cathodic Protection Technician always acts in the mutual interest of the Employer and Clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and prioritize work program through the assessment of risk on the safety and integrity of the network
• Plan and direct the work of contractors involved in the collection of field system data
• Conduct accurate field measurements using specialized test equipment to determine the performance of the corrosion protection system
• Analyse data collected from field measurements and act where appropriate to ensure the optimum performance of the corrosion protection system
• Record quality data to support the life-cycle management of gas and other assets
• Report on system performance in a timely manner to meet regulatory and statutory requirements
• Train contractors to enable them to broaden their skills in the corrosion protection system
• Predict corrosion protection system performance by assessing data trends and making recommendations for remedial action
• Review work practices and performance to embrace continuous improvement strategies
• Carry out non-routine tasks with limited guidance from professionals, such as remedial surveys, investigations, and analysis using specialized equipment to determine system faults
• Provide technical support to internal customers in the development of enhancements to the protection system
• Assess the integrity of electrical earthing and surge protection systems, hence ensuring the safety of operators in pipeline facilities
• Develop, install, diagnose, and maintain corrosion protection system equipment and infrastructure to ensure optimum performance
• Calibrate and maintain specialized test equipment against industry standards

Other related duties as required

About You

The following experience will be gained:

• Experience in conducting cathodic protection testing on both long-haul transmission and reticulation pipelines
• Experience in co-ordinating Cathodic protection field testing with other organizations during Victorian Electrolysis Committee (VEC) area tests and/or foreign structure interference tests
• Experience in conducting coating assessment surveys using Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG) equipment
• Experience using Pipeline to Foreign Earth Contact location equipment
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of field-based data loggers
• Experience in a quality environment using national standards and codes
• Sound computer skills in a variety of applications
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate verbally
• Ability to assess field data and recommend adjustments to Cathodic protection systems
• Leadership skills to guide and train contractors and other field personnel
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively in a team environment

The following qualifications are desired but not required

• Electrical trade background and willingness to obtain a Cathodic Protection Certification
• Diploma of Electrical/Civil/Engineering (or equivalent)
• Current Victorian Driver Licence