Corrosion Technician

The Spire is seeking a Corrosion Control Technician to work in our Alabama operations. This position will assist the Corrosion Control Supervisor to cathodically protect all metallic underground infrastructure components, maintain compliance with DOT 49 CFR part 192, maintain a safe environment for employees and public. This is a safety sensitive position that provides scientific challenges and requires initiative.

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

• Analyze leak repair data received from operations.Troubleshoot and resolve as needed.
• Complete Cathodic Protection Annual Surveys and document findings.
• Understand required protection criterion listed in DOT 49 CFR part 192 Appendix D.
• Maintain and operate remote monitoring/interruption devices in rectifiers.
• Maintain ground beds, which may be deep, semi-deep, surface lateral or distributive.
• Analyze data collected from above duties to determine compliance with DOT regulations.
• Document all information in correct system(s) of record for compliance and maintenance purposes.

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality.
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skill and perspective.

• Periodically Supervise Company and contract crews on cathodic protection installation and maintenance jobs.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Vocational training in electricity/electronics or secondary education in applied sciences is preferred.

• Must be proficient in the operation of Multimeters, locating equipment, hand tools, power tools and Lock out/ Tag out safety procedures.
• Must be proficient with office computer programs such as excel, word, SAP etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to hear and differentiate audible signals from locating equipment.
• Must be able to resolve issues/conflicts with outside parties without becoming adversarial.
• Must be able to help outside of assigned area when needed.
• Cathodic protection or electrical/electronic experience preferred.

• Normal Work Environment - Work is normally performed in field conditions (all weather).
• Must be able to walk long distances (1-2 miles) carrying equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse rough terrain on foot.
• Normal work week is 40 hours.
• Overtime and/or travel are required infrequently.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.