Lead Corrosion Technician

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Lead Corrosion Technician will safely perform and Lead repairs, maintenance, inspections, survey and installation of corrosion prevention equipment for natural gas pipeline system. This job also will require assisting the Supervisors on forecasting budgets.

Pay Range: $39.98 - $60.02 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Measurement & Corrosion Manager

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Essential Functions:
* Provide work direction to up to 8 Corrosion Technicians.
* Responsible for Cathodic Protection training, monitoring, design, testing, installation and troubleshooting for distribution and or transmission systems.
* Responsible for local implementation of the Gas Technical Services operation plan and O & M standards.
* Assistance with budgets/operating plans with Supervisors in all locations.
* Assistance with regulatory audits (internal and external), and Safety procedures.
* Assist the local Supervisors in planning and work schedule of Corrosion Techs and contractors for completion of workload.
* Normally works independently in an assigned area where judgment and discretion are required on a regular basis and provide accurate documentation.
* This position is a working lead and requires regular corrosion tech duties as well leading the techs.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Requires successful partnership with local network/field services groups to meet standards/expectations.

What Is Required:
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 or years of prior corrosion control experience.

What Is Desired:
* Demonstrated Cathodic Protection expertise.
* Work well in a team environment and ability to lead others with direction from Supervisors.
* Ability to assist in budgeting.
* Ability to provide leadership to others and report back to Supervisors with clear communication.
* Ability to pass and perform all related Operator Qualifications.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.