Corrosion Engineer at Valdes Architecture & Engineering (Kokomo, IN)
Valdes Architecture & Engineering· Kokomo, IN· $45–$55/hr·
Role details
Salary
$45–$55/hr
Work type
Onsite
Job description
Responsibilities
- Project Design Review, including specifying requirements & verification of inclusion in design
- Create sketches & drawings for rectifiers, anodes, test stations, & other features for new & existing facilities
- Assist with coordination with Major Projects Group as well as internal Department projects
- Attend project meetings for updates, to provide input, & be available for questions that arise
- Site visits & verification, including during pre-construction/design, during construction, & final walkdown
- Perform testing as need for design & verification purposed, including soil potential, soil resistivity, current cathodic protection facilities, close interval surveys, etc.
- Coordinate with cathodic protection commissioning contractor to answer questions & assist with troubleshooting efforts
- Analyze data from commissioning contractor for abnormalities & follow up as needed
- Maintain provided field test equipment, ensuring good operating condition and rendering minor repairs
- Assist with pipeline commissioning efforts as approved by leader, including moisture & odorant monitoring.
- Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, perform arithmetic calculations, apply basic math concepts, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists, and interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 12
- Pre-review all deliverables to ensure corrosion processes and principles are applied to Client standards and best practices
Qualifications
- NACE/AMPP Cathodic Protection Level 2 (CP2) Certification
- 2-year Engineering or Technical degree (4+ years preferred)
- Minimum 3-5 years of cathodic protection field testing & design experience
- Possess a good understanding of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and NDE techniques and applications (UT, RT, PT, AUT, PAUT, RTR)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience reviewing and interpreting job/project packages (P&IDs, equipment drawings, engineering drawings, etc.)
- Experience managing projects & balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to drive, stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach, twist, type on a computer, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to travel overnight to customer sites during the week, as well as for a few days at a time when needed; travel by automobile
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Why work at Valdes Architecture & Engineering
- Culture & Work Environment: Emphasizes a collaborative, team-based atmosphere rooted in safety and quality. The company highlights a high number of long-term employees as a sign of a positive culture [valdeseng.com].
- Flexibility: Offers flexible schedules including a 9×4 weekly schedule option and remote work flexibility [valdeseng.com].
- Benefits Package: Competitive salaries, 401(K) with company match, company-paid life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, PTO, and paid holidays (including Veterans Day for veterans).
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, reimbursement for annual license fees, in-house and external training, access to a Learning Management System (LMS), and a mentorship program.
- Diversity & Inclusion: A certified Minority-Owned Business that states a commitment to diversity of thought and perspectives [valdeseng.com].
- Recognition: Employee of the Year award, anniversary milestone celebrations, and appreciation awards.
- Work Locations: On-site roles are available in Lombard, IL; Griffith, IN; and Kenosha, WI. Some hybrid and remote positions are available for specific roles [lever.co].